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Hey Friend, This week's episode I'm sharing a podcast update. We’re going to be on a short hiatus after today for a little while. It’s my birthday in a few days and normally around this time I do a lot of life reflection and reevaluate many areas of my life. And when I did that, I knew that I couldn’t keep going with the show as it is right now. It has become unsustainable in its current format. And if you know me, that’s a huge filter for my life. Is this sustainable? If not, how can I make it sustainable? What’s possible? How can this be better? So in order to make the show more sustainable for the long term we’re hitting pause. This isn’t the end. Just a short hiatus. We’ll be back. I promise.

Listen in as I share about:

Why I’m taking this hiatus right now mid-season
What’s happening behind the scenes.
What’s the plan for the show moving forward to make it more sustainable.
Inviting you all to maybe hit pause on something in your life to retool it and make things better. More sustainable for you.

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Hey Friend, In this week's episode, I sit down with Natalie Guzman, who shares her extraordinary journey of being voluntarily placed into foster care by her mother and how she overcame the trauma and abandonment to build a successful life. Natalie recounts her life's ups and downs, including her adjustment to a drastic change in living conditions following her parents' divorce, her mother's decision to place her in foster care, and her efforts to maintain normalcy during her tumultuous teenage years. Despite the challenges, Natalie becomes emancipated at 17, works hard to make ends meet, and eventually builds multiple successful businesses. She also navigates rebuilding her relationship with her mother and finding love and a sense of family with her husband and children in Florida. Throughout her story, Natalie highlights the importance of setting boundaries, asking for help, and the resilience in facing life's adversities. This episode provides a powerful testimony on healing, growth, and the strength found in adversity. Natalie Guzman became a virtual assistant in 2015 after her job told her she had two days to give birth, and then she would have to return to work. She immediately started her virtual assistant business to make money from home, on her terms. When she decided to turn her side hustle into an agency. Now Natalie owns multiple businesses including a marketing agency and business consulting firm as well as an all in one software for business to build websites, emails, automations and more while raising her family in southwest Florida.

Listen in as we talk about:

Her life when her mom turned her over to child services
What was going through her head when her mom dropped foster care on you out of nowhere
Her foster family and emancipation
Does she attribute her "what's possible" mindset to your upbringing
Life after emancipation
Advice for someone whose situation could even remotely resemble this one
My tie in to Rising Strong

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Hey Friend, In this week's episode, Melody Murray joins me, who redefined her life through what she calls radical self-care. Melody discusses her shift from a life filled with depression, anxiety, and the struggles of managing her sister's addiction, to making bold decisions that included ending her marriage, shutting down her initial private practice, and adopting a lifestyle as a nomad. The episode explores the importance of setting boundaries with oneself and others, redefining personal values, and allowing oneself the flexibility to make mistakes. Melody shares insights from her book, 'Mourning the Living: When the Loved Ones You've Lost is Still Here,' aimed at navigating toxic relationships and finding peace in one's decisions. Melody is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist, known for her expertise in assessing and managing patients with critical mental health conditions, especially within hospital ER settings. Her experience extends over four years, where she has made significant contributions to evaluating homicidal and suicidal ideations, demonstrating a profound ability to navigate high-pressure environments with empathy and professionalism. In addition to her clinical prowess, Melody has been an influential voice in mental health advocacy, featured in interviews by major outlets such as the New York Times and Business Insider, and on shows like "The Doctors" and "Peace of Mind with Taraji." Her previous career in the entertainment industry, directing reality TV shows such as MTV’s "The Real World" and "Bad Girls Club," adds a unique dimension to her understanding of human behavior, enhancing her approach to therapy and mental health communication.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s important to know about her
What was happening before she blew up her life
Shadow work
Her retreat in Bali
The first promise she ever made to herself
Deciding motherhood wasn't for her
Approaching being mindful of who is impacted by our actions without having that hold you back

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Hey Friend, In this week's episode, Farah Flisher joins me to talk about something many of us can relate to: the loss of her mother. Farah opens up about experiencing multiple personal losses, including the untimely death of her mother from a gunshot wound. Farah discusses how writing, baking, yoga, and counseling helped her navigate her grief, eventually leading her to write and publish her memoir 'Mahar and Me'. She also shares her philosophy of looking for hope and strength in times of adversity. Farah, who is of Parsi origin, was born in London and raised in North India. She is a British national with an Indian heart, and embraces the different facets of her identity with ease. After the untimely loss of her mother, struggling to reconcile the mysteries of life and death, Farah embarked on a journey inward to find a conduit to channel her loss and pain. Farah has built a career in the banking industry, across continents, over the span of thirty-plus years and is now based in Dubai.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s important to know about her
How she moved through tragedy in her life
The story of her mom's death
How she started finding her way back from the tragedy
Using her journal for therapy, starting her writing and working on her book
Did the process of writing the book and publishing it help in her journey of grief
Telling her children about her mother's death
The one takeaway she hopes readers get from her book
Advice to help move through grief

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Hey Friend, In this week's episode, I delve into the stressful, unfocused and distracted season I'm experiencing and highlight the challenges I've faced recently. Mostly feeling unfocused, conflicting priorities and uncertainty. We also discuss the importance of establishing a morning routine for mental health, turning off digital distractions, maintaining physical cleanliness for mental clarity, and expressing emotions to trustworthy individuals to prevent mental clutter. I emphasize the necessity of recognizing my mental capacities and taking the necessary steps to alleviate stress. Lastly, we talk about my messy phase and share strategies to regain focus, while reassuring that it's okay to be in seasons like this.

Listen in as we talk about:

The season of life I’m currently in
Feeling extremely distracted
Not having the capacity to do all the things
What I have been doing to try and help with the distraction
Acknowledging the mess in my life adding to distraction
Being overstimulated
Tapping into what's important
Talking about capacity
The importance of talking things out

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Hey Friend, In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Phebe Trotman, a Vancouver-based entrepreneur and accomplished soccer player. She has achieved many accolades as an athlete, including being inducted into several sports halls of fame, winning championship titles, and being recognized as an exceptional athlete. Phebe has also excelled in her career as a network marketer, earning top awards and recognition within her company. She is passionate about personal growth and empowering others to reach their full potential. We talk about Phebe’s life story, starting from her experience in sports to building her reputation in network marketing and eventually authoring her book, 'Never Quit on a Bad Day'. We discuss various moments where Phebe almost quit. However, we acknowledge the importance of pushing through difficult moments and how growth happens through discomfort. Phebe also shares her approach to daily challenges and strategies for nurturing resilience. Jessica highlights the aspect of integrity and importance of aligning actions with core values. Finally, they discuss Phebe’s book and how it aims to inspire others through shared experiences of resilience.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s important to know about Phebe
Rewind tape to younger phebe who she was and these moments that she wanted to quit
The importance of who you surround yourself with
Pushing through that first hurdle, or deciding when to quit
Throughout your career how many other times did you want to quit or almost quit
When was a time you did quit and regret it
Advice for people who tend to quit on themselves for the little things
Advice for when you do need to quit something to service something else
Stepping into your ideas

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Hey Friend, In this week’s episode, Liz Deacle joins me to share the candid story of her family's journey traveling through 22 countries, sharing how they planned the adventure, managed it on a budget, and the impact it had on their lives. Liz shares how her family used house sitting and couch surfing to afford the year-long adventure, and how the experience inspired her children's respective paths. She also discusses how they adapted upon their return to their native New Zealand, and looking for alternative ways of earning an income, eventually leading to the creation of an online business and their own successful travel blog and book. Liz is a best selling author, a podcaster, YouTuber and a storyteller. A natural-born optimist, lover of wine, and non-lover of hormones, Liz is British, she is married to Brian, and together they have two kids. In 2009, when their children were 8 and 5, Liz and her husband left England and took their family to start a new life in New Zealand. Once there, Liz embarked on something she had dreamed of doing her whole life (but had never been brave/financially comfortable/crazy enough to do). Homeschooling. In the ten years that followed the family built their own home under a dormant volcano on the North Island of New Zealand and enjoyed years of freedom and adventure together. In 2018, Liz and her husband put into place another life long dream. They rented out their house, used the meager savings they had and backpacked around the world for a year with their teenagers (16 and 13). Three years after returning from the world trip, Liz wrote a book.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s important to know about Liz
Life before they left on their journey across the globe
Handling money on their trip
Planning their itineraries
Finding their house sitting gigs
The biggest challenges they encountered
How they wrapped up the trip
Now what
How the world tour affected their kids

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Hey Friend, In this week’s episode, award-winning health expert and national best seller, Nicole Kerr joins me on the podcast to talk about surviving a near-death experience and immense trauma. She is the author of You Are Deathless: A Near-Death Experience Taught Me How to Fully Live and Not Fear Death. She is also the co-author of Eating the Rainbow: Lifelong Nutritional Wellness—Without Lies, Hype, or Calculus. When she was a 19-year-old cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, Nicole was forced to learn how to live and love differently following a terrifying and transformative Near Death Experience. Her memory of the crash came back 20 years later, and it has taken her almost another two decades to align her soul, spirit, mind, and body – proving healing is certainly a non-linear process. Her story unveils layers of life struggles, victories, personal growth, and spiritual transformation, and gives a reframe and redirect to those who are so immersed in fear-based living that they overlook their soul's purpose. Nicole emphasizes the importance of addressing soul wounds, just like physical and mental ones, and reprogramming fear-based mental patterns to reach a state of gratitude and conscious living.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s important to know about Nicole
How she got into the Air Force
The car crash that changed everything
The second near death experience that took her out of her body
The third near death experience that she went through
Binge eating disorder and PTSD
How she started living this new version of her life
When did the memory of the crash come back
The concept of soul loss
About her book and what’s next

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Hey Friend, In this week’s episode, we explore methods to live a more sustainable lifestyle in 2024. I share my thoughts with you on my personal mission to make more homemade goods and create less waste and reduce my store bought items, and my plan to switch to homemade alternatives such as nut milk and sparkling water and other thinks I know I can easily swap that will have a big impact on how much waste we create at home.

We talk about the importance of reuse, reduce, and recycle in a more responsible way and suggest buying secondhand items to avoid contributing to single-use plastic waste. We emphasize the importance of refining personal consumption habits to benefit the wider planet and invite you to continue the discussion on sustainable living on my Instagram.

Listen in as we talk about:

Reflections on the New Year
Introducing the More and Less List
Sustainability and the Environment
The Importance of Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling
The Power of Homemade
Gardening + Canning
The Power of Small, Meaningful Changes

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Hey Friend, In this week’s episode, I’m talking with Kelly Majdan, a bestselling author, speaker, and certified health and wellness coach. Kelly, in her mid-forties, embraced obstacle course races with her husband and kids as a life-affirming challenge. Leaving her 25-year career in the financial services industry, Kelly started her wellness advisory firm, Power Through Wellness. Kelly helps midlifers develop wellness strategies prioritizing time, money, and resources to attain their health goals without breaking the bank. Kelly discusses how overcoming physical hurdles in obstacle race courses taught her to transcend life challenges about purpose, creativity, and collaboration. When not playing in the mud she can be found relaxing at home watching movies with their two massive dogs and a very spoiled cat.

Listen in as we talk about:

When life took a turn and her husband's health scare
Signing up for the warrior dash
Mental and physical components to prep for
Using obstacles from the course to analyze her life
Top 3 lessons you've learned from completing these courses
Creativity and adopting new ways of doing things

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Hey Friend, In this week’s episode, I’m talking with Tess Waresmith. Tess shares her painful lessons of losing $80,000 in poor investments in her twenties and how it motivated her to learn about wealth building and investing. She turned those lessons into strengths, enabling her to build her net worth to a million dollars by the age of 35. The discussion also highlights the importance of normalizing money conversations, understanding fees in financial advisory services, and shifting one's mindset regarding money and investing. Tess is celebrating her last day at her full-time job as she ventures into full time entrepreneurship. Tess is a financial coach and the founder of Wealth with Tess, a financial education platform that helps corporate women and entrepreneurs in their 30’s/40’s learn how to grow their money using simple investing strategies so that they can retire comfortably, chase their dreams, and live life on their terms. After losing 80k in bad investments in her twenties, Tess learned everything she could about wealth building and built her net worth to 1 million as a single 35 year old woman. Now she’s helped thousands of women learn how to grow their money using simple investing strategies anyone can do (even if you’re short-on-time or a total newbie investor).

Listen in as we talk about:

Normalizing Conversations Around Money
What’s important to know about Tess
Working with a financial advisor and the problems she found
What she did after realizing she lost the money
The mindset change she went through
3 things everyone should learn about money
Her transition into full time financial education

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Hey Friend, In this week’s episode, I’m talking with Stephanie Cansian about her transformative journey centered around a simple, yet challenging exercise – the burpee. Stephanie shares how she started doing burpees initially to improve her physical appearance, but it eventually led to numerous other positive changes. Stephanie discusses overcoming self-doubt, building confidence, achieving her goal of being able to do 100 burpees, losing 30 pounds, and feeling more driven and satisfied in her life generally. Stephanie also shares how this journey inspired her to write a self-help book that encourages people to be mindful and live in the moment, while also discussing her subsequent career shift to become a full-time writer and email marketer. Stephanie Cansian is a copywriter, email marketer, and author of the book “Change the World in $10 or Less”. She loves trying new restaurants with excellent coffee, reading good books in comfortable chairs, and breaking a sweat everyday. Stephanie can categorically confirm that Central Jersey exists, as she lives there with her husband Kevin and dog Remus.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s Important to know about Stephanie
Why she needed to start doing burpees
The biggest transformation she noticed
Using the same achievement mindset in different areas of life
How to get back on the bandwagon once you’re off
Deciding to write a book

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Hey Friend In this week’s episode, Cat Valyi joins me to talk about the shift into a new decade, specifically turning 60. Cat shares about her life, professional experience, and how she not only takes care of her health, but prioritizes it. We talk about redefining retirement and aging. Instead of treating age as a countdown to retirement or an expiration date, we discuss the importance of remaining active and pursuing goals no matter how old you are, ultimately redefining aging. Cat Valyi is the founder of CV Strategic Marketing Solutions and the co-founder of Women With Dynamic Purpose. Cat has over 30 years of experience as a B2B healthcare marketing executive. Her corporate expertise helps leaders in the industry transform their marketing mindset and develop winning strategies to get, keep, and grow their businesses. As a success coach, Cat uses her unique methodology that combines psychology, mindset, and marketing principles. This powerful blend empowers her clients to streamline their strategic development and define their goals and path while strengthening their ability to achieve their professional objectives.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s Important to know about Cat
Her Approach to Helping Others
Transitioning into 60s and Gaining A New Perspective
Redefining Retirement
Influence of Ageism and Changing Mindset
Embracing Your Age and Keeping Fit
Living in the Present and Planning for the Future
The Difference Between Biological Age and Psychological Age
The Impact of Positive Self-Talk
Challenging Ageism and Embracing Your Age
Maintaining Energy and Vitality in Later Life
The Role of a Partner in Aging
Future Plans and Embracing New Opportunities

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Hey Friends, Welcome to Season 6, and the start of a brand new year! I’m kicking off season six with an episode that focuses on my own journey to embracing a child-free life. As you may remember from past episodes, the hubs and I made the decision to let go of trying for kids after dealing with infertility and a transition phase. I share about how 2023 was the first full year I wholeheartedly embraced and found joy in being child-free. I shed light on the changes I made throughout the year, from my home to my conversations, social media habits and overall business model. Lastly, I give you insight into future plans which include travel, passion projects and strengthening friendships with other child-free women.

Listen in as we talk about:

Embracing being childless to childfree
Acknowledging how the narrative when you’re older is geared towards moms and parents
What inspired this episode and for me to dive into this topic
DINK Lifestyle and the benefits.
Unfollowing social accounts that were more mom or parenting focused, and focusing on ones that were more to do with being childfree
The content we consume really does impact our subconscious
Rich Auntie Energy is what I want for my life.
Having multiple spaces in my home to support my passions
Getting excited about child-free plans and travel
Not having to split caregiving energy when things are tough
The changes I’ve made in my business
Steps to take if you’re aligned with this message too

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Hey Friends, In this last episode of the season, I sit down with Tara Rhodes, a certified leadership coach, to talk all about the concept of ambition. Tara shares her story of how her ambition has impacted both her personal and professional relationships and the self-reflection process she underwent to shift her focus from being overly ambitious and task-oriented to being driven and values-driven. We discuss the pros and cons of both being task-oriented and relationship-oriented, the credibility of personality tests, the perception of the word 'ambition', the significance of feedback and communication in personal growth, and how Tara's coaching journey has impacted her perception of ambition. As an award-winning trainer and facilitator and a certified leadership coach, Tara Rhodes helps emerging leaders define a vision for their leadership so that the people they influence can do their best work. She has been lucky to work with entry level to executive level employees at various company stages, and has come to understand that purpose driven companies can only be successful when their people are confident to do the work required. Ultimately she is dedicated to helping people gain clarity on the life they want to live, and supporting them develop healthy habits to make that happen. A wife, and mom to two lively boys, she actively practices what she preaches to maintain a healthy balance and presence in her day-to-day life.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s important to know about Tara
Tara's Love for Learning
The Negative Side of Ambition
The Impact of Ambition on Tara's Relationships
Turning Point: Starting Coaching Training
Understanding and Embracing the Shadow Side
Masculine Energy and its Relationship to Ambition
The Role of Personality Tests in Self-Understanding
Balancing Task Orientation with People Focus
The Power of Vulnerability and Feedback
Applying Self-Awareness in Personal Relationships
The Shift from Ambition to Driven
How to approach highly ambitious Individuals

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Hey Friends, In this episode, we emphasize the importance of vulnerability, as Katherine shares an impactful event wherein she suffered a seizure while abroad in Portugal, erasing her prepared speech to be delivered at a tech conference. Despite the setback, Katherine still went on stage, shared her experience with the audience, and gave her speech - an act of vulnerability that was well received. As you’ll hear in our conversation, this event sparked a newfound approach to her personal and business interactions. Since then, she uses vulnerability and genuine curiosity as tools to foster psychologically safe spaces and deeper connections.

From being the little girl who sold shares in her "company" and played HR (even firing her own mother!) to the traveling entrepreneur and speaker that she is now, Katherine McCord has had quite a journey. Katherine has multiple physical and neuro diversities, ranging from MCAS and seizures to Bipolar and OCD, and says, “I am successful WITH my diagnosis, not in spite of them”. Born in Dallas, Texas she began rescuing animals early on and as an adult became a proud foster mama, even for wolves and exotic animals. She currently lives in Florida and runs a company called Titan Management, which she founded in 2014 with the purpose of shaking up HR and recruiting. She also hosts two shows, Career Launch Live and Super Mania Show, and is the COO and Board Member of the international neurodiversity and nonlinear group, The Octopus Movement. Highlighting the power of being vulnerable and asking questions, Katherine encourages others to embrace this approach for exponential personal and professional growth.

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Her story of experiencing a seizure while traveling
What this experience taught her about being vulnerable
Learning how to handle peoples’ questions
Identifying opportunities for expansion
Being prepared to let people go in your life

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Hey Friends, This week, for the last co-hosted episode of 2023, I’m interviewed by Jennifer Furlong about the journey of hosting 'I Just Blank, Now What'. I reflect on the growth and impact of the podcast since its inception and give you a glimpse into the future plans. We talk about the importance of sustaining the podcast through financial commitment and time investment, while also considering it as a business. I share how hosting different people on the podcast has vastly added to my life, enriching my network and fostering a more understanding and empathetic perspective. The episode also discusses how each listener's engagement, from leaving reviews, subscribing, sharing episodes to becoming a patron, is very significant and appreciated.

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How we know each other and the beginning of our connection
The premise behind I Just (Blank)! Now What?
My very first day of recording
The impact of listeners reaching out
Keeping up the long game of continuing to put out more content
The balance of the financial impact of having the podcast
Two things to remember when taking on any project
How podcasting challenges you in new and different ways
What is next for the podcast
How we pick stories and guests

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Hey Friends, This week, Danielle shares her experience of transitioning out of the corporate world, the process of launching startups, and the ups and downs that came with it. Having personally started three very different businesses in a fairly short amount of time, Dainielle has a wealth of knowledge of what to do and what not to do when starting a new business! With a career spanning over 20 years working for several of Australia’s largest wholesale, retail, and franchisee businesses across a large variety of industries. Danielle gained valuable experience in sales, operations, marketing, product management, product development, brand building, strategic planning and team building which offered her the experience and passion for business and in turn saw her launch 2 start-ups within a few years in very different categories. With the knowledge gained through her journey founding two e-commerce start up’s, Danielle has now written her first book, Once Upon a Start Up, detailing her key learnings received in her journey which has led her to becoming a business consultant and coach as the passion and love she found in her was that she wanted to support others navigating their business pathways.

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What’s important to know about Danielle
Her first and second start up
Writing her book once COVID hit
Shifting into a coaching practice
Noticing when you need to walk away from a business
Beginning steps for anyone getting into a startup

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Hey Friends, This week Ahuva Hershkop joins me to talk about the hot topic MANY of us have experienced: burnout. We go into what burnout actually is, how it shows up in our lives, its implications and the strategies that can help alleviate it. Ahuva shares her personal journey from experiencing burnout to becoming a coach for women dealing with similar issues. We chat about the pressures of societal norms, the power of being curious and introspective, and valuable tips for those affected by burnout. Ahuva Hershkop is a Toronto based Anti-diet dietitian and burnout coach for professional women. In her 1:1, group coaching, and corporate partnerships she supports professional women and the organizations they support, in stepping out of the working mom hustle culture that leads so many women to burnout, so they can start enjoying their days again and making their goals a reality without losing themselves or compromising on their professional aspirations in the process.

As a working mother who supports professional women Ahuva is well-versed in the specific and unique challenges professional women experience in advancing their careers while navigating their personal responsibilities specifically in a post pandemic, virtual world. She supports clients 1:1 and in her group program the Unapologetic Living Code to step out of the perfectionism, people pleasing and socialization that hold women back so that they can create a life they enjoy living without compromising on their personal or professional goals.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s important to know about Ahuva
Understanding burnout
The approach of overcoming burnout
The impact burnout has on us
Strategies for overcoming burnout
Shifting from personal recovery to helping others
Three tips for dealing with burnout

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Hey Friends, This week, Tasha Romanelli joins me to talk about her journey from being a workaholic and perfectionist in the advertising industry to a sober curious, grounded spiritualist. She shares her experience with alcohol, from casual office parties to experiencing health issues like gout, eventually leading her to decide to give up alcohol. She talks about the transformational process and positive impacts of her sobriety on her life, relationships, and business. Tasha Romanelli is a grounded spiritualist who has an immense passion to help raise the energy of the collective. Owner and founder of Raise Your Vibes, a healing and empowerment centre for women. She has built a sacred and safe space for women to heal, be inspired and empowered to unapologetically be themselves. Tasha has a unique and intuitive approach to her healing and empowerment coaching practices. She is a certified reiki master, meditation teacher certified by the University of Toronto, Mind Magic (r) coach, certified and licensed by The Litt Factor, in training to become a 200hr Sakalya Yoga Teacher and a veteran freelance Creative Art Director for over 20 years. Her mission today is to show her children that anything is possible, to rewrite her ancestral trauma and LIVE LIFE unapologetically.

Listen in as we talk about:

What’s important to know about Tasha
What was going on in her life when she decided not to drink anymore
Why we normalize drinking too much
What went into her decision of quitting drinking
Shifting during pandemic
Having her last drink, triggers and vacation drinking
The sober-curious movement and options
How her kids are responding differently to her being a sober mom
How her alcohol free journey has affected other people
Finding authenticity in yourself and which version of herself she liked more
Her business, who she works with and what she is doing

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Hey Friends, This week, we’re talking about neurodivergence, as my guest shares her story of receiving a diagnosis of Autism later in life. Through our conversation, Amy Ewbank provides valuable insights into the importance of supporting and embracing neurodivergent individuals. She sheds light on the need to challenge societal expectations and enable a more inclusive and accepting environment.

Amy describes herself as a deliciously flawed, complex and wonderful human being, who supports other deliciously flawed, complex and wonderful human beings to live their best lives. Her career has been squiggly, from working as an actor in theatre and BBC Radio, to writing plays and directing actors through my theatre company and charity Doll's Eye Theatre, to being a passionate mental health advocate, a people development guru, an often impatient mother to a small lovely 6 year old thug, proudly autistic, an ardent and fervent feminist, a splashy creative and a lover of all things story.

Amy is a life coach and works with clients using the HerStory framework to encourage them to jangle their lives about a bit, until the contents plonk on the floor, have a reshuffle, have a play, and pick them up again, revived, shiny and new

Join us as we explore the powerful connection between shame, socialization, and the experiences of neurodivergent individuals, and discover ways to uplift and empower those on this journey.

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What’s important to know about Amy
Receiving her diagnosis
What her life was like pre-diagnosis
The costs of testing as an adult in the UK
What the testing process looks like
Has her diagnosis been helpful
How her friends and family have reacted to her diagnosis
Changing the conversation moving forward
Helping people find their stories
Removing the stigma around shame for women

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Hey Friends, At the beginning of each month I love to come on here with one of my dear friends and talk about a specific topic with them as my co-host!

In this episode, my friend Niki Kanani joins me to talk about networking, something I know we all try to prioritize, but can often be the last thing we actually follow up on.

I share my best tips for networking, how to strategically follow up, and how to build a rich network of genuine connections turned friends. In fact, it’s how I’ve managed to build up my network marketing business to where it is today.

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How Niki and I met and became friends
Making connections with people that focus on the relationship
Keeping relationships even after working together
Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship and the connections that helped me along the way
Finding friends and community amongst a pivot
Mastering the ‘follow up’ at networking events
The best ways to connect with event contacts
Tips for growing your network
How to cultivate a rich network

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Hey Friends, In this episode, we sit down with Christina Carlson, a Self Relationship Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, and the Host of the podcast "Bitches, Witches, and Queers." Christina shares her remarkable journey from a strict religious upbringing to finding her true self and purpose. Christina begins by delving into the intricacies of her early life, growing up in a household deeply devoted to religion. Raised to give her life to the church, she reflects on her earliest memories of feeling afraid and her limited exposure to external TV and media. As she started awakening to different forms of spirituality, she shares the pivotal moments that led her to question the path she was on. Today, Christina's life looks radically different since she cut ties with her religious past, but she shares what she still holds onto from that time and community. She offers invaluable advice for those struggling with their own faith-based identity and talks about what drew her to coaching. As we wrap up the episode, Christina reveals one thing that brings her immense joy in her life now.

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What’s important to understand and know about Christina
How she was raised and how religion played into her upbringing
Being raised to give you life to the church
Her earliest memories of feeling afraid
Having very little exposure to external TV and media
Starting to awaken
Being exposed to different types of spirituality
Healing from an emotionally abusive relationship
How her siblings dealt with their religion
Behind her fear of her parents finding out she was considering other paths
The trauma bond of how they were raised
The rocky relationship between her and her parents now
Did she feel it was cult-ish before getting out of it?
What her life looks like now since cutting those ties
What she still holds onto from that time and that community
Her advice for those struggling with their own faith-based identity
What drew her to coaching
One thing she’s doing to bring her joy

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Hey Friends, In this powerful episode, we bring you the incredible journey of Brittnie Hamilton, a remarkable mindset coach who has made it her mission to help others become unapologetically confident and bold in the pursuit of a life they love. Brittnie's journey took a tragic turn when she found herself involved in a car accident that would change her life forever. The accident resulted in her being charged with vehicular homicide, a moment that would forever be etched in her memory. The emotional rollercoaster continued when Brittnie received the devastating news that the man she had unintentionally hit in the accident had tragically passed away. Facing the harsh reality of her actions, she embarked on a tumultuous journey through the legal system. Perhaps the most remarkable chapter of Brittnie's story is her journey to appeal her sentence. Upon her release from prison, Brittnie faced the daunting task of rebuilding her life from scratch.. She navigated probation, took her relationship with her boyfriend to new heights, and explored new opportunities beyond her previous career in a salon. Brittnie's journey also led her to become an author, sharing her remarkable story in a compelling book. In this episode, she offers invaluable advice for those facing real hardship and setbacks, drawing on her own experiences as a source of inspiration. Join us on this emotional and transformative journey as we explore Brittnie Hamilton's incredible story of redemption, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit. Her story is a testament to the power of transformation and the incredible potential within us all.

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What you should know about Brittnie
The car accident that led her to being charged with vehicular homicide
Her feelings in the moment when she found out the man she hit had died
Going through court and hearing her sentence
The booking process and going through the system
Her boyfriend’s role and how he continued to show up for her
Creating a routine for herself in prison
Her experience of preparing for bootcamp
The process of appealing her sentence and getting it overturned
How she handled the appeal on an emotional level
Her next steps after prison and what it felt like starting her life over again
Taking the next step in life with her boyfriend
Working after prison
Her book and why she wrote it
Advice for those experiencing real hardship and setbacks

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Hey Friends, In this episode, we follow Emily's remarkable journey from college graduation to entrepreneurship, navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emily's initial pursuit of higher education and the pivot she made in her career plans amidst the pandemic set the stage for her inspiring transformation. Moving back in with her family without financial security, she relied on therapy tools she had learned to cope with the uncertainties. Discover how Emily's shift towards freelancing and eventual full-time entrepreneurship unfolded, fueled by her exploration of productivity research and self-awareness. She shares insights on granting oneself permission to embrace change, especially in times like COVID-19, while addressing the fear of the unknown. With her business-building success, Emily imparts three valuable tips for recent graduates facing uncertainty about their future. Tune in to learn more about Emily's current projects and gain inspiration for your own journey of post-graduation reinvention. Emily Guerra is a Productivity Life Coach for self-employed women. She created The Productivity Flow to help women like her improve their productivity by improving their overall mindset. Her goal is to share lessons she has learned through the trials and errors of graduating into Covid, to working for herself straight out of college, and doing more than a decade of therapy so she can inspire others to reach their full potential even faster.

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What we should know about Emily
What made her think that she needed to go to college and broaden her ideas of what she’d like to do
Graduating during the pandemic, moving in with family and not having money
Using therapy tools she had learned in the weeks and months after graduating
Getting different certifications
How her plans for her career changed after COVID
Starting to make money freelancing and then making the switch full time
Going down the research phase of productivity
Developing self awareness
Giving yourself space and permission to try something new
Taking advantage of something like COVID to try new things
Navigating the fear of the unknown, the fear of changing and the fear of doing something different
Zooming out and building her business
Top 3 tips for anyone else who graduates and doesn't know what they're doing
What she’s doing next

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Hey Friends, In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Jami Monte back, and this time as our co-host. Previously a guest on our show, Jami has a wealth of knowledge to share alongside me about this topic. Together, we dive deep into the world of mentorship and coaching, exploring the subtle yet impactful differences between the two, and unraveling the key aspects that make these relationships thrive. Discover the art of finding mentors in challenging situations and during various phases of your life journey. We discuss the importance of establishing common ground and rapport in mentor-mentee relationships and explore different mentoring styles that can lead to profound personal and professional growth. Listen in to gain a fresh perspective on mentorship and coaching, and learn how these relationships can play a pivotal role in your personal and professional development.

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Defining mentorship vs. coaching
Why mentors aren’t meant to do the heavy lifting for you
How mentors show up for us – whether we’re looking or not
Letting mentor/mentee relationships grow over time
Finding mentors in difficult situations and in different times of your life
Setting common ground in your mentoring relationship
The big differences between mentorship and coaching
The most impactful coaching relationship I’ve had
Different styles of working with mentees
Being able to accept and receive guidance
How being an empath affects your work as a coach and mentor

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Hey Friends, In this episode, Judith Keys shares her remarkable story of making the life-altering decision to move to France in May 2013. She reflects on her transition from a corporate job in Scotland to the serene landscapes of Provence, all in pursuit of a more fulfilling dream beyond the confines of a standard 9-5 routine. She takes us through her journey of creating new beginnings, and establishing two thriving businesses, "My Food in France" and "My Best Friend in France." Discover the essence of Judith's mission, which is to help people not only appreciate the delights of French cuisine (and others) through cookery classes and her exclusive online membership but also navigate the social and emotional intricacies of living in a foreign country. Judith Keys hails from Ireland but has been living in Provence, France for the past ten years, having made the decision to relocate permanently in May 2013. She bid adieu to her corporate job in Scotland, sold her house, and embarked on a quest for a more fulfilling dream, one that transcended the conventional 9-5 routine. Judith's aspiration is to empower people to thrive and cherish their lives, leveraging her own decade-long experience to aid them in their respective journeys. Learn how Judith's decade-long experience in Provence has shaped her passion for helping others thrive and savor every moment of their lives. Listen in as we talk about:

What inspired her to leave Ireland and move to the South of France
How she picked the South of France specifically
Did she feel like she was missing home while on her 6 month sabbatical
What the transition from Ireland to South of France was like, and how she spent her first few months there
Starting to work for herself and solidify roots
Learning how to cook and host groups of friends
How ‘My Food In France’ started
Creating a community around food and the French culture
Starting her second business, My Best Friend in France (BFF)
What she loves about creating a space for people to come together and learn about new cultures
Helping with the emotional side of relocation
Tips for creating a new friend group
What you need to hear if you’re feeling trapped in life

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Hey Friends, In this episode, we're joined by Sheryl, as she shares her deeply personal journey. She opens up about her profound friendship, its heartbreaking loss, and the trauma of witnessing her friend's rapid decline. Sheryl's story unfolds as she uses her maternity leaves to explore the root causes of illness and grapples with the emotions surrounding her friend's diagnosis. Becoming a mother adds a new dimension to her perspective, and she discusses her unwavering food boundaries. Sheryl's commitment to leaving a meaningful legacy through health coaching shines through, along with practical insights on health habits and mindset shifts. Sheryl Carroll is an ex-banking professional turned Integrative Health Practitioner and Health Coach. The tragic passing of a close friend to bowel cancer in 2015, set Sheryl off on a mission to understand what “healthy” really meant. This was the catalyst to her finding her true passion in the world of integrative health. Her banking skills are now used to help women connect the health dots and resolve the things that are holding them back from living with radiant energy and feeling strong and sexy in both body and mind. Her mission is to inspire women to make their health a top priority, enabling them to reach their fullest potential in life. She works with women 1:1 and in group coaching programs and educates corporates as part of their wellbeing initiatives.

Listen in as we talk about:

Being a novice biohacker
The background of her best friend, their friendship, and her death
The trauma of seeing someone go from healthy to sick so quickly
Using her maternity leaves to find a new path
Getting to the root cause of illness
What she was thinking, fearing, feeling when she heard the news about her friend's diagnosis
Becoming a mother
The change of losing a best friend
Boundaries and non negotiables when it comes to food
Leaving a fulfilling legacy
Blending all of her skills into health coaching
Health habits we know we should be sticking to, and why we don’t
Recurring mindset tips to help shift your mindset
What’s next for Sheryl

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Ever wondered what happens when you follow your heart, no matter where it leads you?

In this week's heartwarming episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Kamecha Bourdreau, a remarkable individual who's embraced life's challenges and used them to fuel her determination.

From a tough childhood and overcoming addiction to solo travel adventures across Canada and even a period of homelessness, Kamecha shares how she transformed adversity into strength to shape her mindset and discipline.

Listen in as we talk about:

What Kamecha wants listeners to know about her mission
When she decided that she was going to follow her own path to her dreams
Moving away from the pre-med path
What drew her to pre-med initially and why she left
Staying true to her motive and goals
Her shift into personal training
How she navigated COVID
Moving out of province, and her mindset tips for doing so
What she learned from working in sales
Why you need to stop worrying about what others think

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Hey Friends, In this week’s episode, join us as we delve into the depths of personal growth and resilience and unpack some really hard lessons I’ve learned through my life. My co-host for this episode is someone I’ve known my whole life, my Godsister Amanda Andere, who was born 1 month and a week before me and we affectionately refer to each other as our twin! There’s a fun story that we share in this episode about this.

In this episode, we explore the invaluable wisdom hidden within life's toughest trials, particularly those that hit us where it hurts financially and with relationships. Discover the transformative power of embracing vulnerability, recognizing that even in moments of financial strain, seeking help can be a powerful catalyst for growth. Throughout our conversation, we unravel the layers of trust and vulnerability, discussing how these traits have not only enriched our individual lives but also paved the way for significant growth in our relationships with others. We candidly open up about navigating the intricate dynamics of family ties and the art of renegotiating for healthier connections. We also explore the theme of time - that elusive yet precious resource. We recount our personal epiphanies on the weight of investing time, and how the past three years have reshaped our perspective on its value. Tune in to learn how mindfulness and journaling have become anchors of peace and gratitude in our lives, enabling us to mindfully absorb the lessons life throws our way.

Listen in as we talk about:

How far back Amanda and I go and our connection as God sisters
The cost of truly hard lessons
Lessons that financially cost us
What prevented me from asking for help
Why it’s ok to ask for help and guidance
Trust, vulnerability and growing from others
Learning hard lessons in relationships
Learning how to understand our own emotions
Renegotiating for relationships and dealing with family relationships
Learning hard lessons about how much time we put into something
Being mindful of where our time goes
How the last three years have changed my relationship to time
Paying more attention and being more present
Finding peace and gratitude in journaling, and being mindful of the lessons learned

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Hey Friends,

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Mayi, a passionate photographer whose journey takes us through the lens of her life's story. Join us as we explore Mayi's evolution from capturing precious moments of her child to establishing herself as a skilled photographer with a flourishing career. She reveals the profound significance of choosing the right photographer, one who truly understands their craft, and how this insight propelled her beyond newborn sessions.

Mayi's narrative unfolds to encompass more than just photography—it encompasses her transformation into an author and personal brand developer. She shares how her determination led her to write a book and cultivate a distinct brand identity. Through moments of self-doubt and discovery, Mayi discusses the pivotal role of mentorship in honing her photography skills and pushing past challenges.

Tune in to learn from Mayi's experiences and discover how she managed to prioritize her aspirations, regardless of the season of life she found herself in. As we conclude, Mayi gives us a sneak peek into her future endeavors, leaving us inspired by her journey and eager to see what's next on her remarkable path.

Listen in as we talk about:

What you need to know about Mayi
Her experience getting pictures taken with her child
The importance of having a photographer that knows what they’re doing
How her photography expanded past newborn sessions
Writing a book and developing her personal brand
Having a mentor to help her develop her photography skills
The self doubt that creeps in for her
Making time for priorities no matter your season in life
What’s next for Mayi

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This week’s episode, we delve into the life-altering journey of Jennifer, a woman who bravely shares her experiences navigating the tumultuous waters of divorce after over 25 years of marriage. Through candid storytelling, we explore the complex layers of her emotional rollercoaster, from the initial shock of her husband's revelation that he no longer wanted to be married, to the profound challenges of rebuilding her life from scratch.

Jennifer's story takes us through the highs and lows of her post-divorce reality, where she faced the abrupt loss of her marriage without the luxury of a separation period. She candidly shares the process of finding a new place to call home, redefining her career path, and grappling with the daily tidal wave of emotions that comes with such a significant life change.

As she learns to shed the weight of shame and guilt associated with her divorce, Jennifer reflects on whether her long-term relationship was ever salvageable and how her role within her family has transformed over time.

Jennifer Arvin Furlong is a highly rated communication/media specialist with 30 years of experience in the communication industry and 18 years of experience teaching in higher education. She is the author of Mini-Handbook for Jackasses: Communication & Relationships and co-author of the #1 Amazon international best seller, Cracking the Rich Code. She is a TEDx speaker and coach and host of the Communication TwentyFourSeven Podcast. Whether through a keynote or a workshop, Jen will motivate you to embrace the power within and develop the communication skills you need to level up your business and your life.

Listen in as we talk about:

What you need to know about Jennifer
The background of her marriage
Building a house together after 25+ years of marriage
When her husband first said he didn't want to be married anymore
Not getting a separation period in her divorce
Figuring out where she was going to live, work, and how she was going to survive
Cycling through her emotions on a daily basis
Learning to not feel shame or guilt about her divorce
The time frame between her husband asking for a divorce and it going through
Was the relationship ever salvageable?
How she’s navigating her emotions today
The shock that came for her kids and not hearing from his family again
How her role within her family has changed
What’s next for Jennifer
Her new passion project and podcast

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This week’s episode, we follow Candy's inspiring journey of self-discovery through dance. As an adult, she courageously ventured into the world of ballet, defying her comfort zone and embracing the joy of movement.

We explore the pivotal moment when Candy signed up for her first ballet class, navigating emotions of excitement, nervousness, and determination. Despite facing challenges such as ridicule from others, she persevered, sharing how ballet exams taught her valuable lessons in resilience.

Discover how Candy's dance experience extended far beyond the studio, influencing her daily life and mindset. Her story is a reminder of the transformative power of trying something new and the profound impact it can have on confidence and personal growth.

We conclude with Candy's reflections on her journey, offering practical advice for those interested in embarking on their own dance adventure. Tune in to be inspired by Candy's remarkable story and learn how dance can infuse a sense of playfulness into every aspect of life.

Candy is a best-selling author podcast host of the show She Coaches Coaches, and life & business coach for coaches. Candy helps smart people start successful coaching businesses. She believes that coaching transforms lives and that being a coach is a calling. She helps coaches get unstuck & feel more confident so they can play bigger, sign clients & create more meaningful success. She is a 'recovering' corporate executive & engineer who combines practical strategy & mindset in her calming unique approach.

Listen in as we talk about:

What you need to know about Candy
What was going on in her life when she started to dance
Trying something new for the first time as an adult
Making choices that are outside of your comfort zone
Her feelings when signing up for her first ballet class
Receiving ridicule from other moms
Doing her ballet exams
What she has learned about herself through ballet
The affects ballet classes had on her life
What’s next for Candy
Advice for getting started with dance today
How dance has inspired her to ‘play’ in her daily life

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**Trigger warning for this week’s episode - deals with sexual abuse and family trauma.

Hey Friends,

This week’s interview is a harder topic, yet incredibly inspiring, filled with hope and wisdom. Susan Gold joins me to share her story and opens up about the painful truth of her past - the unimaginable sexual abuse she endured from a young age within her own family and the sexual harrasment she encountered in the early years of her career.

You'll be moved by Susan's courage as she recounts the pivotal moment when she found solace in confiding in the legendary Barbara Walters, who provided a compassionate ear and unwavering support, and how she worked up the courage to face her abuser.

The moment of confrontation can be both terrifying and liberating. Susan will share her thought process during that crucial encounter, offering insights into the emotional rollercoaster she experienced.

Even through this darkness, Susan found a way to embrace gratitude and transform her pain into strength, and we talk about the uplifting moments of her story, where she found light and hope even in the most challenging of circumstances.

Susan Gold is magical. After a challenging upbringing she made her way to NYC to become known for matching celebrities to brands. She experienced sexual harassment in the workplace and has a unique story of standing up to it. Her memoir: Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom is her personal and professional trajectory, not to be missed!

Listen in as we talk about:

What you need to know about Susan
Sexual abuse from a young age within her family
Confiding in Barbara Walters and confronting her abuser
Starting her own talent brokerage
How she originally got her talent agency job
The tools she used to help muster the courage to say something and do something
Susan’s thought process during confrontation
Finding gratitude in the situation
Information about her book

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Hey Friends,

I'm super excited to share a very special episode with you all! Today, my amazing co-host, Ranjini and I are taking you on a journey into our own lives, opening up about how we turned our differences with our partners into the glue that holds our marriages together. We both are married to men who are opposite to us in many ways. We talk about the yin and yang within our relationships, how we handle conflicting personalities, likes and dislikes, and finding middle ground in differences.

We've faced tough times with our partners and had to work on our relationships, so we want to offer some advice to other couples who find themselves on opposite ends with their partners

Listen in as we talk about:

How we became friends
What my husband is like
What holidays look like at our house
How we have navigated our different personalities over the years
Finding a happy middle between our personalities at family events
Typical date nights for us
Advice for younger couples who might be in similar situations
Coming into marriage as two whole people
Differences can bring you closer together and not tear you apart
Learning how to be happy and independent being on your own.

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Hey Friends,

Have you ever thought about opening up your relationship? Maybe you’re curious about if it will really work or not, and the level of trust and communication that is needed in order to navigate it successfully.

From having different partners, to learning how to communicate, and creating a deeper bond within their own marriage, Katherine Lazruk shares what the experience of opening up her marriage has been like.

Join us as we welcome Katherine Lazaruk, a poet and author of the collection Love is Not Pie: Variations on a Monogamish Theme. Love is Not Pie is a personal exploration navigating the world of consensual non-monogamy and polyamory.

Katherine Lazaruk wrote this poetry collection after her own experience of embracing radical honesty in her marriage, when she extended herself into the realm of non-traditional relationships. She has spent nearly twenty-five years exploring personal growth, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. She brings that knowledge to her poetry, sharing what it feels like to be fully embodied, fully yourself, and fully expressed in this limited world.

She is a huge fan of opera, jazz, and of course poetry—reading the work of others as well as creating her own. When she's not working or writing, she can be found enjoying live music, movies, good food and drinks and hanging out with her dear husband, David, and a plethora of chosen family and good friends.

Listen in as we talk about:

What to know about Katherine off the bat
Giving yourself the ‘permission slip’ you’re looking for
Her dating history and how she met her husband
Knowing what your deal breakers are
Reconnecting with an old flame and realizing she liked flirting
Starting the conversation around having an open marriage
How polyamorous relationships work
The importance of open and honest communication
Non consensual non-monogamy
Can you trust someone to tell you the truth when you know they are lying to someone else?
The wedge COVID created
Starting the process of writing her book
The meaning of the book title
The aftermath of different relationships and going to therapy
More about her husband and other partners she has had
How do you tell your families about this type of relationship
Triangle Theory of relationships
Getting to learn different versions of yourself through your relationships

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Hey Friends,

What happens when you hit rock bottom? How do you pick yourself back up again and start over?

In this episode, Beate Chelette shares how she defied the odds, overcoming a painful divorce and the devastating loss of her business, only to rise stronger and sell her company to Bill Gates for millions. Discover her unwavering determination and be inspired to unlock your own potential in today's ever-changing world.

Beate's captivating story takes you on a rollercoaster ride of resilience, betrayal, and triumph. Brace yourself for shocking revelations, exhilarating comebacks, and a post-sale adventure filled with passion and unlimited possibilities.

Join us as we welcome Beate Chelette, Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code, who provides visionaries and leaders with strategies that grow their authority so that they can scale their impact.

A first-generation immigrant who found herself $135,000 in debt as a single parent, Beate bootstrapped her passion for photography into a highly successful global business and eventually sold it to Bill Gates in a multimillion-dollar deal. She is amongst the “Top 100 Global Thought Leaders” by PeopleHum and “One of 50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs” by HuffPost.

Recent clients include Amazon, Reckitt (the maker of Lysol), Chevron, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, the Women’s Legislative Caucus of California Cal State University Dominguez Hills, Shelter Inc., Mental Health First Aid and thousands of small businesses.

Beate is the author of the #1 International Award-Winning Amazon Bestseller “Happy Woman Happy World – How to Go from Overwhelmed to Awesome”–a book that corporate trainer and best-selling author Brian Tracy calls “a handbook for every woman who wants health, success and a fulfilling career.”

Listen in as we talk about:

How Beate came to love systems and strategies
Acknowledging her higher purpose, and the journey she took to get where she landed
Finding out her husband was an alcoholic and pathological liar, and choosing to get a divorce
Getting blindsided by an ex-employee, lawsuits and losing the business completely
Having the idea for stock photography syndication
Building up from her rock bottom, and consolidating her debt to start again
How she sold her business to Bill Gates
Finding the strength to navigate a journey like this
How life changed after selling her business for millions of dollars
Creating a new business out of passion, from the ground up
What she’s doing next
Figuring out what works, what worked, and what no longer works
Understanding what’s possible for you today

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Hey Friends,

Have you ever heard these myths about entrepreneurship?

Myth: Entrepreneurs must stick to their original plan no matter what.
Myth: Being stubborn and resistant to change is a key trait of successful entrepreneurs.
Myth: Open-mindedness is a weakness that hinders decision-making.

But here's the truth: adaptability and open-mindedness are paramount for entrepreneurial success. In an ever-changing business landscape, being flexible and willing to embrace new ideas and perspectives is crucial.

Join us as we welcome Rachel Kelly, a seasoned entrepreneur, who will share her insights on the importance of cultivating adaptability and open-mindedness in entrepreneurship – especially when life gives you lemons. Get ready to debunk these myths and gain inspiration and guidance on navigating the challenges that come your way.

Listen in as we talk about:

Rachel's inspiring transformation from running a co-working platform to becoming a florist, inspiring your own career shifts.
The hardships Rachel went through during the pandemic, her decision to close Make Lemonade, and absorb her resilience to apply in your own business struggles.
Appreciating the importance of flexibility and objectivity in entrepreneurship, encouraging you to adopt these traits in your ventures.
Rachel's encounters with imposter syndrome and fostering your personal growth.
The life-changing influence of chasing one's passion, guiding you towards unexpected sources of fulfillment.

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Hey Friends,

Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, my friend Sheri Blades joins me as our first co-host of the season! And I can’t think of a better person to kick off this new season with!

We talk about forming core friendships and share valuable tips for making and maintaining connections. From rethinking workplace friendships to embracing acts of kindness, we uncover the simple yet powerful ways to foster genuine bonds. We also tackle the challenges of maintaining friendships, including navigating friendships with parents when you don't have kids of your own.

Join us as we delve into the beauty of reconnecting with old friends and explore the intricacies of self-friendship. From debunking the "best friend" myth to understanding the importance of nurturing your own relationship with yourself, we provide practical insights to empower you in building and maintaining meaningful connections.

Get ready for an exciting season filled with heartwarming stories, thought-provoking conversations, and actionable advice on cultivating friendships. Tune in to our season premiere and embark on a journey that celebrates the power of human connection.

Listen in as we talk about:

How things are changing in season 5
The hubs and I’s honeymoon that never happened
Who Sheri is and how we became friends
When you form most core friendships
Tips for making and maintaining friendships
Thinking differently about making friends in the workplace
It’s not easy to make friends, but it’s simple
The value of kindness in the workplace
How to ensure friendships feel genuine and not self-serving
Helpful ways to maintain friendships
Having friends with kids when you don’t have kids
Friendships that feel like no time has passed
Why some friendships might need time to warm back up
Tips for people who may feel challenged in making friends
The problem with best friends
How to build up and maintain your own friendship with yourself

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It’s the final episode of Season 4, and in this episode, I’m reflecting back on the last two years of my podcasting journey – and I’ll be honest, it gets really vulnerable.

As you’ll hear, I chose to record this episode in my closet, to pay tribute to where I started on this incredible journey. One that has been filled with so many amazing highs and achievements that I’m very proud of yet somehow I kept getting stuck in the negatives and the comparison game! Do you ever feel like you’re not doing enough? Or that everyone around you is doing so much more or so much better than you? Me too, friend, me too. And we talk about it together here!

You will also hear what I have in store for Season 5, a season that I know is going to be profoundly transformational on so many levels for you.

Listen in as we talk about:

Reflecting on the numbers of the last 4 seasons
Getting caught up in comparison
Being proud of the growth I have experienced in the last two years
Gratitude around evolution and change
How you can support me on Patreon
Changes you can expect to see in Season 5
The top 6 episodes from the past 4 Seasons
Some special episodes to me

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This week’s episode is about donating blood, and given this week, June 11-17 is National Blood Donor Week, it's perfect timing! This episode has inspired me to go and donate, and I hope you consider doing that too! It’s in you to give! Just like the slogan says!

My guest Roz is a regular blood donor, a living kidney donor, and on the bone marrow registry. She was recognized at a regional award ceremony for her 100th donation, flown to Ottawa for a weekend of recognition for organizing ~40 workplace group blood donations, and personally donated whole blood 115 times to date.

She lived in Ontario for 24 years before returning to her home province of New Brunswick, Canada where she was born and raised. She has been working for a loyalty currency reward company for almost 17 years, 4 years remotely.

Listen in as we talk about:

Who Roz is and what you should know about her
Roz’s history of giving blood
What her first experiences of giving blood were like
Becoming a routine donor
How she honours her brother through her donations
Leveraging group donations
What you need to know to organize a blood drive
Making her 100 donation goal
Understanding the different blood types
Words of encouragement for first time donors
Donating a kidney and what her experience was like
The process of being a living donor

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What’s your relationship with food? I love it! I love making food, I love eating food. But I know there are foods that I love that don’t love me! Can you relate?

Ready to crack the code on your relationship with food and weight? Then you should know Lia Pinelli. She shares her story with weight and weight loss, and how she navigated the challenges she faced in order to transform her mindset and relationship with food.

She is a woman on a mission to help ambitious, busy women free up the mental real estate they’re currently wasting counting calories and carbs, and instead use that energy to create the lives they crave, unapologetically. Having lost 30 lbs. using the same method herself, Lia has helped countless women stop emotional overeating and simplify weight loss from the inside out. Her 90 Days to Food Freedom program teaches what every other weight loss program doesn’t, which is brain-based solutions to solve the REAL problem and end self-sabotage for good.

Listen in as we talk about:

Who Lia is and what you should know about her
Her history with overeating and bringing it into her awareness
Always being categorized as overweight
Her big awakening and “aha” moment
Developing courses and programs to help girls with their eating habits too
Starting to lose the weight in a healthy way
What she learned about herself through being in the coaching space
Emotional eating and how stress was a factor in her journey
Learning how to handle emotion triggers when it came to eating
The Four C’s
Learning exactly what needed to change
What to do with the open brain space of not having to think about our bodies
Reacting to body changes with age
How to stop an addiction to food
The power of permissive thinking
What’s next for Lia

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Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you were struggling, didn’t know why, and got a diagnosis that transformed everything?

That’s what happened to my guest, Janielle Mckoy, when she found out she was dyslexic as an adult. As you’ll hear in our conversation, Janielle struggled for years in school and couldn’t quite figure out why. Once she got her dyslexia diagnosis, her life transformed completely.

Janielle Mckoy is a TV fashion expert and wardrobe consultant for film and television. From showcasing her personal style on herself and her clients on and off television, she also shares her experiences living with Dyslexia in the corporate world. She has over 15 years of fashion experience and has worked for conglomerates like Saks Fifth Avenue and television networks like CBC, BET and Amazon just to name a few. Today, you can find Janielle on popular Canadian morning show “Cityline” with Tracy Moore, where she is sharing the latest fashion trends.

Listen in as we talk about

What you should know about Janielle
What school was like for Janielle and the kind of student she was
How and when her parents knew something was off
The lack of support from her guidance counselor
Taking a year off and working at a call center
How lack of confidence showed up in her life
Getting into college and failing courses
Testing for dyslexia and getting the results
Navigating through the emotions that came with her diagnosis
Working in the world with dyslexia
Has her honesty about dyslexia ever backfired?
Janielle’s go-to tools to help her navigate through
What Janielle is doing next

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Today’s episode talks about domestic violence and abuse, so if you are sensitive to these topics please proceed with care.

My guest, Marcus Hayle, shares his story about being married to someone he didn’t know was manipulative and abusive – which he only discovered years into their marriage. You will hear his story about getting arrested unexpectedly and without cause, and what he did to rebuild his life afterwards.

Professionally he is a Pricing & Revenue Management Consultant with 21 years of experience gained working with 4 global airlines, 1 global airport and a leading tech giant. He dabbles in multiple passions, he is also a commercial pilot, a financial coach, tax and business strategist and real estate investor. He also serves as a leader and mentor with his church, volunteers on community boards and is a huge advocate for social change and giving back to the community, hence the conversation today.

He enjoys the outdoors, traveling, flying, biking, the beach, good food, music, learning about different cultures, people and their stories.

Listen in as we talk about

The physical and mental abuse that took place in his marriage behind closed doors
Sticking around for the child his wife had
Asking for a divorce and being met with threats
The moment he realized his life was more peaceful without his wife there
The incident that was a catalyst to getting arrested
Being put in jail for without cause and the trauma that came from that experience
Making bail and getting out of jail
Getting served with divorce papers due to his wife’s charges of domestic violence against him
Having his record wiped clean
The profiling that happens within jails and the legal system
Launching a prison ministry
What’s next for Marcus

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So you are getting a combo story today! A two for one deal if you will ! First we’re talking about women's health and Jo-ann getting a hysterectomy at a fairly young age. She suffered from very painful menstrual cycles from a young age and so when the opportunity to have a hysterectomy was presented, she jumped at it! Which leads to the bonus story of her life as a childfree person and why she had no problem removing her uterus and never becoming a mom.

Jo-Ann Martin, a proud Canadian with strong Jamaican roots. For the last 18 years, she has worked as a Sign Language Interpreter providing communication access to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community at large. The bulk of her childhood was spent in a dance studio and her passion for health and fitness today is a direct result of many years on the competitive dance stage. In addition, she manages her own online business in the health and wellness industry.

Jo-Ann is a daughter, sister, friend and the BEST Auntie ever- but don’t call her “mom”! This fierce childfree advocate is always ready to challenge society’s assumption of the “role a woman is supposed to play”.

As you’ll hear, she gives us her take on how to live in alignment with your truest desires and definition of self.

Listen in as we talk about

What you should know about Jo-Ann
Having a history of traumatic periods
Creating a plan with her doctor
Deciding it was time to schedule a hysterectomy
The realization that she didn’t want to become a mom
Key factors of having a major surgery like this one
What life was like leading up to her hysterectomy
How her quality of life transformed after surgery
Health transformations post-surgery
Some key “firsts” she experienced post-surgery
Advice for women contemplating the same thing

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Hey Friends,

What happens when you get the call or email that tells you you’re going to be packaged out?

For my guest Michelle, this became her reality after working for a company for more than 20 years. In our conversation, you will hear how she navigated that moment and what she has created in her life since.

Michelle Goodridge has over 23 years of experience in the real estate franchising industry. Working with the Chairman, President and Co-Founders of RE/MAX INTEGRA and RE/MAX Europe, the largest sub master franchisors under the RE/MAX umbrella. Michelle is an international speaker and has spoken at various real estate conventions around the world, moderated Women’s Leadership Panels and was a panelist on the TRREB 100, Women in Real Estate Task Force Event.

During her tenure with RE/MAX, Michelle was the co-founder of R.E.A.L. – RE/MAX Empowering Ambitious Ladies, a global community of women supporting and challenging women to be the best versions of themselves. This group was the catalyst for launching REAL MG – Real Estate Empowers Ambitious Ladies Management Group allowing all women in the real estate industry, regardless of brand, to participate in this evolving movement. REAL MG also provides real estate consulting and a platform for women investing in real estate to create wealth.

Listen in as we talk about

Why Michelle values genuine care and supporting other people
Valuing and genuinely enjoying where you work and the people you work with
The shock that came with being packaged out
What she did the first few days after being packaged out
Learning how to take time for herself and travel
Will Michelle work for someone else again?
Living in and fulfilling on your promises to yourself
How fear and doubt showed up or creeped in for Michelle
Building an inclusive community of supportive women
The importance of paying it forward
How fear and scarcity mindset can creep in
The mindset shift she has had around retirement
Advice for someone else who has gotten packaged out

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Hey Friends,

How much do you love change?

I know, I know…not many of us do. And honestly, I don’t blame you. Change is uncomfortable, scary and overwhelming, yet, it’s the one constant we can always count on in our lives.

In this episode, it’s a solo episode with me, and we’re talking about why we tend to have so much fear behind change and transformation, mindset shifts to make around those fears, and tools to help you navigate any time you’re feeling stuck.

Listen in as we talk about

Are you feeling this season of change?
Why change is uncomfortable, yet necessary
Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
Change as a true phobia
Why we accept relationships, jobs and situations that are just ‘okay’
Why we focus on fear of the unknown
The mindset shift to make around change
Building up the courage to make and embrace change
How I have feared change in my life and what I did to accept it
Good vs. not so good fears
Tools to help you lean into fear
Being addicted to change

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Hey Friends,

With the rise of anxiety and depression, this week I wanted to bring on a guest that will give you a different perspective and approach to mental health.

In this episode, Maja shares her journey of moving continents and handling anxiety, including her experience of being on medication for anxiety and depression, not receiving enough support from doctors, and the fears around stopping medication.

She then talks about how she used movement and meditation to manage her anxiety, the journey to self-love, the impact of food on mood, and other tools that helped her transition off medications.

Maja’s journey from Balkan war refugee to practitioner of mind and body healing provides a unique foundation for managing the current flux of the human condition. Combining her life experience with her knowledge of yoga and pilates, Maja hopes to impart a mindful approach to achieving core strength and stability. With a measure of discipline and open-mindedness, she believes we can learn from every experience while aiming to achieve the goals we set for ourselves. Maja is ready for a challenge, the only question is, are you?

Listen in as we talk about

The anxiety that comes with moving continents, and how she handled it
Getting on medication and what triggered her to want to stop
How long Maja was on the anxiety and depression meds
Not getting enough support from her doctors
The fears around stopping medication
How Maja used movement and meditation to keep anxiety at bay
What it was like feeling emotion again after so long
Maja's journey to meditation and yoga
The other tools that helped Maja transition off her medications
The root of self love
The impact of food on our mood
Learning how to enjoy eating
What's next for Maja

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Do you know someone who didn’t finish highschool? Or decide not to pursue higher education? What did you think about their decision? Did you judge them and assume they were not smart or wouldn’t be successful? It’s time we shake our thoughts on success and the path we take to get there!

In this episode, my guest Lucy Liu shares her story about dropping out of highschool, and how her life unfolded afterwards. She talks about the obstacles that led her to where she is today, including dropping out of high school with straight A's, graduating from UCLA, her parents’ reaction, and choosing to live abroad.

She teaches us how to take a pause, even when other people around you have expectations of who and how you should be, to really live life slowly, in alignment and not stressed out.

Lucy Liu is a global business strategist and certified life coach helping entrepreneurs and high performers unstuck, kiss overwhelm bye, cultivate rockstar confidence, see clarity, reach dream goals, and live a joyful fulfilling life! She is an unshakable optimist, wife, mother, easy-going entrepreneur, certified #IamRemarkable women empowerment workshop facilitator, and international motivational speaker. She is the author of two international bestselling books The Rising Sisterhood and Asian Women Who Boss Up. She also inspires as the host of her weekly podcast The Lucy Liu Show, which is the fueling station for your mind, business and life.

Listen in as we talk about

The obstacles that led her to where she is today
Dropping out of school with straight A's
Graduating from UCLA, working for influential firms, and choosing to move and live abroad
Enjoying living life slowly, in alignment and not stressed out
Honoring her path as quiet and confident
Learning to look at hard circumstances with a new perspective
How her parents handled her dropping out of highschool
Leaving highschool to go straight into college
What's next for Lucy

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In this episode, we’re talking about something many of us either have or will soon begin experiencing: perimenopause.

And while this can be an overwhelming time with lots of mental, physical and hormonal changes, there are ways we can gracefully transition into this stage of life, and it’s what we’re talking about today with my guest Alison.

Alison Bladh is a registered nutritional therapist and beauty therapist. She has worked in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years specializing in menopausal women’s health. She runs her own online clinic helping women globally manage the negative symptoms of perimenopause, menopause and post menopause. Her mission is to support her clients with bespoke changes to diet, health, mindset and lifestyle so they can harness their hormones and get their confidence and sparkle back.

Listen in as we talk about

Allison's personal journey with hormones and acne
The first signs of perimenopause
The impact of food and nutrition
The importance of limiting alcohol and getting proper sleep
Tips for managing our hormone levels
When each phase of menopause starts
Our cycles vs. that of animals and older generations before us
Creating a state of homeostasis within the body
How to get the support you need

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Hey Friends,

It’s my birthday month, and I thought it would be fun to do something different with this episode! As you know, I tend to do a lot of reflection around this time of year…what went well, what I loved, what I would do differently, and so on, so this week’s conversation is about the promises we keep (or don’t keep) to ourselves.

In this episode, I take a moment to read a few listener reviews of the show and ask for one special birthday wish from you. Then, I dive into today’s topic of ‘keeping promises to ourselves’.

I candidly share why it's been so easy for me to break promises to myself and the impact it has had on my self-esteem and self-worth. Can you relate?

We then talk about the power of committing to the little promises we make for ourselves and how it can lead to a greater sense of self-confidence and belief.

I also get into the relationship between procrastination and perfectionism and how they can contribute to broken promises, as well as the importance of remembering and getting back to your 'why' to help you stay motivated and focused.

Throughout the episode, I emphasize the benefit of keeping the little promises we make and how it can lead to greater success and fulfillment. I encourage you to remove shame, judgment, and self-blame and offer tips to help me flex my discipline muscle and stay on track.

Listen in as we talk about

Reviews of the show & my one birthday wish from you!
Noticing the promises I made to myself and if I've kept them or broken them
Why it's so easy to break promises to ourselves
The power of commiting to the little promises we make for ourselves
Realizing there were cracks in my belief of myself
The relationship between procrastination and perfectionism
Remembering and getting back to our 'why'
Finding the benefit in the little promises we make
Removing shame, judgment and self-blame
Tips to flex our discipline muscle

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This week’s conversation is about gaining and losing weight. It’s no secret that sometimes we gravitate towards the bag of chips or other snacks when we’re stressed. That, paired with the impact stress has on our body, can leave us feeling defeated and overwhelmed.

But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if there was a way through the stress, trauma and struggle we go through in life, in a healthy way?

Joining me for this conversation is Debbie Freeman. Debbie is a motivational speaker who suffered physical and sexual abuse as a child and was determined to make her dreams a reality. She's a real person that has lost everything, including her own self-confidence through a painful divorce with an addict, which had led her to gain 100 pounds.

Through self-love and determination, she found herself again and was able to lose the weight and go on to become United States of America’s Miss Nevada in 2021 at the age of 51.

Listen in as we talk about

Finding out about her now ex-husbands addictions
How he took everything from her and their family
Starting to eat to fill a void and help manage her stress
Releasing her husband and their marriage, and choosing to go on a new, healthier path
The baby steps of starting her weight loss journey
Evolving into the pageant industry and helping other women
Releasing control of her life and allowing things to fall into place

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Do you know someone who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD? It seems like everywhere we look on the corners of the internet, or in conversations with friends and family, more and more people are finally diagnosed with disorders that have impacted their entire lives.

Joining me for this conversation is Jessica Entner. She is an Executive Creative Music Producer/Supervisor and founder of J.E.M Music Strategy and Production in 2021, a full service music agency specializing in branded entertainment and advertising. As a former singer/songwriter signed to Warner Chappell, Jessica has worked in all facets of the music industry during her 20+year career. Growing up in LA, her formative years were spent going to shows on the Sunset Strip.

As a female entrepreneur, a mom, and an ADHD advocate, Jessica has navigated her success from entry level to business owner, while also trying to understand how her neuro-divergence can be a superpower. Her strong belief in equity in the music industry, especially for women and people of color, is a core value and company mission.

We dive into the nitty-gritty of what ADHD is and the power that comes with knowing and receiving a diagnosis. She discusses coping mechanisms that can become crutches and the importance of understanding comorbid symptoms. She also talks about how her mom struggled with mental health challenges, potentially including BPD and ADHD.

Finally, she shares about how she and her son are doing now and the positive impact that her diagnosis has had on her life.

Listen in as we talk about

Life before her ADHD diagnosis
Finding out she may have ADHD through her son’s self-assessment test
Attaching ADHD traits her to her personality
Learning how to reparent herself
How her relationships have changed since receiving her diagnosis
The nitty gritty of what ADHD is
The power in knowing and receiving a diagnosis
Coping mechanisms that become crutches to us
Understanding comorbid symptoms
How her mom struggled with mental health challenges, potential BPD and ADHD
The challenges that come with not having a diagnosis
How her and her son are doing now

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This week’s episode with Bianca Hughes is a topic that most people are scared or shy away from talking about, which makes it even more important to highlight. She is sharing about learning that she had an STI (sexually transmitted infection) and how she handles receiving the news and more importantly sharing the news with her past and future partners.

Bianca Kesha Hughes is setting boundaries and breaking barriers. Known for authenticity and heart-work services, Bianca is the ultimate trailblazer in the mental health and wellness field as a therapist, coach, speaker, and podcast host, inspiring her audience to let go of the illusion of perfectionism.

Bianca helps women overwhelmed with perfectionism connect to their inner selves to essentially embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. Her podcast, "It Didn't Break Me," creates a space for honest and vulnerable conversations. Her guests share their stories on the messy stuff they didn't think they'd come back from yet they are still here.

Listen in as we talk about

Being told she might have herpes and not looking into it further
Finally getting it reconfirmed and choosing to not say anything to her partners
The catalyst that made her decide to be honest about it
How she brought it up to her friend group
The emotions behind telling her first partner
Does she wonder where she got herpes from?
The mindset work she did to help herself get through her diagnosis
Developing a closer relationship to God
Did she find support groups or a community to help her through?
How her family reacted
Her tips for releasing a secret and the impact it has on your body

Episode sponsored by Green Gut Glow.

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This week’s episode with Nancy Pickard touches on a topic many people are faced with – suddenly having to live their life without their partner.

Nancy recalls how surprised she was when her then husband told her he no longer wanted to be married. In this conversation, we talk about how she rebuilt her life, and the tools she learned along the way to help empower other women in similar situations.

Splitting time between Colorado and California, Nancy is a certified Master Integrative Life Coach with a myriad of coaching certifications specializing in breakthrough shadow, boundaries, healing your heart and reinvention. She is the author of the international best-selling book, Bigger Better Braver: Conquer your fears, Embrace your courage, Transform your life.

She offers a digital course and an online- zoom coaching course featuring her book. Prior to her work as a coach, she operated as owner and founder of a personal training gym for sixteen years, so she knows what it takes to help people achieve big goals. She lives by example.

In 2017, she traveled alone in Thailand and Vietnam and undertook her biggest challenge, climbing Kilimanjaro at the age of 61. Coaching others to step out of fear and into bigger versions of themselves is my passion. She is the mother of two grown sons and an active grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren. She is an avid hiker, biker, skier, yogi and pickleball player. She is passionate about her five-year-old Australian Labradoodle, Bliss.

Listen in as we talk about

The realization of her marriage falling apart
Having your identity attached to someone else’s view and value of you
Judging yourself based on your relationships
How Nancy handled her marriage dissolving and coming to an end
Debbie Ford and her shadow work
Why we take on stories that are not our own
The first steps Nancy took to find herself again
Reframing being the victim, as well as failure
How Nancy’s book is helping other people in the same or similar situations
How she views her divorce and the life-changes it brought her today
Being aware of green and red flags in new relationships
What gaslighting is
What’s next for Nancy

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This week’s episode is a solo show with me, and we’re talking about how I learned I was insulin resistant.

It all began during my fertility journey years ago, when I discovered that I was insulin resistant and had PCOS by fluke. Despite the different prescriptions and medications prescribed by my doctors, to help my fertility, I was frustrated with the lack of focus my doctors weren’t taking when it came to my food, workout, or lifestyle choices. The low hanging fruit of health is my option!

I discovered that food and nutrition played a significant role in managing my insulin resistance and regulating my menstrual cycle, and through dietary changes and lifestyle modifications, I was able to improve my overall health and wellness.

During the episode, we will touch on the changes I made to my diet and lifestyle that have helped me manage my insulin resistance. I'll also be sharing some of the supplements that have worked for me.

If you're struggling with insulin resistance or want to learn more about how to manage it through healthy lifestyle choices, then be sure to tune in!

Listen in as we talk about

How it all stemmed from my fertility journey
How my doctors reacted with prescriptions and medications
My frustration with doctors not asking about my food, workout or lifestyle choices
How food and nutrition changed my menstrual cycle
The changes you can make to help insulin resistance
Supplements that have worked for me
Taking note of which habits you can switch out

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This week’s episode with Sandhya Jha is an important topic around race, culture and oppression.

As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re sharing this conversation about realizing when you have privilege and what to do next. You’ll hear in our conversation how Sandhya struggled, and continues to face challenges, with being biracial. She talks about how this awareness transformed her perspective and the work she does for marginalized communities.

Sandhya is an anti-oppression consultant who loves to sing and is obsessed with tea (drinking, not spilling). Their fifth book on ancestors and racial justice was published by Chalice Press in September 2022. And if you're a fan of the cartoon Avatar The Last Airbender, you might really like their new podcast, Bending Towards Justice: Avatar the Last Airbender for the Global Majority.

Listen in as we talk about

Sandhya’s background and upbringing and how privilege shows up in her life
Having her race become invisibilized by her group of friends
The eye-opening moment that shifted her perspective about her privilege
Questioning where you belong as someone who is biracial
The controversy around finding freedom in not “belonging” to one particular race or culture
Learning that getting to stand up for people of colour is a choice
Story from the bible about Esther, and the power she held. “Being put in this position, for such a time as this”

Episode Sponsored by Arbonne 30 Days To Healthy Living

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Book: Rebels, Despots, and Saints: The Ancestors Who Free Us and the Ancestors We Need to Free

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This week’s episode is with Inbal Claudio, who shares her story about finding out she was pregnant with her third baby – unexpectedly! And while she is over the moon excited now, she didn’t feel that way when she first got the news.

I know this is a story a lot of women can relate to – everything from “how am I going to handle this massive life change?” and “how will my other kids cope?”, to “what will happen in my business and life overall?”

Inbal shares her lessons of transformation and how you can best prepare for the unexpected too!

Inbal Claudio was born in Israel, and aside from a 4-year stint in North Carolina has spent the majority of her life in Southern California where she currently lives with her husband and 2 little daughters and baby number three.

As a candle maker turned tech founder, her passion for networking with women entrepreneurs has led her to create Like Minded Collective, a social media platform for dreamers, creators and female founders. Her mission is to make sure every single female founder, no matter what stage of business they’re in, knows how incredible they are!

Listen in as we talk about

Getting pregnant for the first time at 34
Navigating raising a baby while her husband was deployed and traveling for work
Having two girls 22 months apart and her husband finally settling out of the Marine Corps
The guilt and feeling of overwhelm that came with finding out she was pregnant again
How her husband had to find balance within his job in order to support having a third child
Building her businesses while raising children
The importance of finding like minded friends and support systems
Honouring where you're at in life, your emotions and asking for what you need
The two businesses Inbal owns
Why communication is so important in life and business

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This week’s episode is an inspiring conversation with a powerful woman in the media and arts, Sheronna Osbourne.

We talk about what it was like starting her production company from the ground up, the trials and hard moments she faced, her advice on how to navigate it, and where she’s headed in the industry.

Sheronna Osbourne is an award winning Canadian actress and filmmaker based in Toronto. As co- owner and Vice president of Crossfield House productions (A Black owned and 80% women led company) Osbourne has written, directed and starred in both theater and film productions which have been selected for festivals throughout North America.

Her most recent short film “Out of Order” that she co-directed, co-wrote and played the lead role in was recently awarded best actress, best short film and best editor at the 2022 Hamilton Black Film Festival. Osbourne was one of the hundred selected to take part in the 2022 Banff Spark Accelerator for Women in Business of Media and has also produced content for major brands such as Sony Music, Wray & Nephew, and TD Bank.

With a background in fashion business, Osbourne is a Costume Buyer for the IATSE film union, where her work can be seen on OWN networks The Kings of Napa, Netflix Original series Locke and Key and Lifetimes Salt-N- Pepa. Currently Osbourne is developing a tv series with her writing team and is preparing a tour for her latest co-written and directed play “ Ninety Four” set to hit the road in the fall 2022.

Recognizing the importance of nurturing and supporting young talent, Osbourne has worked directly with youth through the Ada Slaight Youth Arts Mentorship Program and the Forgiveness Project to give opportunities to young adults who wish to develop their skills in front and behind the camera as she continues to hone in on her own skill sets.

Listen in as we talk about

What you may not know about Sheronna
The backstory of the play she created with friends and the start of her production company
The imposter syndrome and questioning how to bring the shows to life
Showing up in all areas of her life with a different energy
Navigating things when they didn't go right
Handling rejection and redirecting your focus
Words of wisdom for somebody coming up behind her
What's next for Sheronna and her team

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This week’s episode is a real, in-the-moment story about something I’ve been experiencing over the last few weeks, which has been receiving an inheritance from my Grandmother (a.k.a my Apo)

She passed away in March of 2022. At the time of this recording, it is the one year anniversary of us receiving the diagnosis that she was extremely sick and we only had months left with her.

My Apo was a gift in my life in so many ways — from caring for me from a young age, to having the opportunity to care for her in other ways as she aged, having her as my Apo was truly one of my life’s most beautiful treasures.

After she passed, my family and I were blessed to have received an inheritance from her, thanks to all of the years she and my grandfather worked sacrificed for us.

Listen in as we talk about

Why it's so important to share what we're going through in the 'now' moment
The emotional struggles that have come with saying goodbye to my wonderful Apo
Navigating the grieving process a second time
Money mindset blocks that come with receiving an inheritance
How to plan what to do with your inheritance
Learning how to be smart with your money and where you invest it
Questioning and paying attention to my own legacy and future
Defining your legacy when you don't have kids
The fine balance of living in the moment and preparing for the future
Getting a will and organizing your own assets

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So excited that my lovely friend Krystal joined me on the podcast today to share her story with anxiety and how she went from being told she was a 9 (out of ten) to living with zero anxiety, and coming off all her medication. This episode is pack full of some really helpful insights of what it’s like to live with anxiety and how she used her’s to create the life she loves now!

Krystal was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder as a child but found the medical system to be unhelpful and demotivating. She spent 20 years doing a cross section of research in neuroscience and spirituality, this led her to finding the solutions that allowed her to take her anxiety from a 10 to nearly 0. She’s been off meds for over 9 years and hasn’t had a single depression in over 10 years. These are results doctors told her was not possible.

Formerly the CMO for a publicly traded company, she understands the unique challenges high achievers face and specializes in high functioning anxiety. Krystal Chong is a holistic anxiety specialist, author and founder of Anxiety Schmanxiety and LIMITLESS, modern mental wellness programs. She helps big hearted over thinkers release anxiety at the root so they can truly thrive in their lives.

Listen in as we talk about

Krysal’s journey with anxiety since the age of 11
Feeling like that diagnosis felt like a trap.
Not feeling sure about what to do and unfulfilled
Not wanting to live - and having suicidal thoughts.
When you are in it, it’s hard to see the forest from the trees
Turned to the universe for help and guidance
Being grateful for the experience
Taking action is so essential. So the Universe could start co-creating.
Stop. Drop. Roll Steps that helped her
Being a high achiever and learning
Finding others like you and being able to be yourself
Medication - decision to stop. Getting to the root of the problem
Hormones, Lifestyle, Mind management - thinking less anxious thoughts, connecting with a meaningful life.
Leaving her CMO career and going to New York
Wondering what your life could have been. - What’s possible?
Having anxiety doesn’t mean you are broken.
Writing her book - What the Hell am I supposed to do with my life?

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What The Hell Am I Supposed To Do With My Life?!: A fun and friendly guide to finding your magic, your purpose and yo' self!

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Today we’re talking about dreams and vision! My guest Angel Shannon started off on one path of her career and after doing the work, investing the time and even going into debt to get her Masters, realized it wasn’t what she wanted. She had a vision for doing something different, building something better from the ground up! So she did something that many may not have had the courage to do, especially after investing so much into her precious career, she followed gut and the vision she had.

Angel V. Shannon, MS, CRNP is a personal development keynote speaker, board certified nurse practitioner and founder of Seva Health and The Seva Institute. Her inspiring presentations are drawn from nearly three decades of clinical practice and lifetime study of integrative health and mind-body medicine. Through courses, coaching, community and radical self-compassion practice, Angel teaches overworked professionals how to break free from burnout and gain the clarity, courage and confidence they need to design the life they deserve.

Listen in as we talk about

Her journey into health care was different from what she originally wanted to do (law)
Being inspired to become a nurse, and loved it. Until seeing that she didn’t want to just do bandaid work
Had a vision of doing more and opening her own practice.
Going into debt to get her Masters as a Nurse Practitioner
The importance of having healthy boundaries with your work.
Not being happy with how things are, you have a choice to do things differently.
The importance of having a vision and going for it.
Remembering that all our experiences are not a waste, we build on them.
Knowing what you don’t want is key to figuring out what you do want.
Hal Elrod's book - The Miracle Equation and embodying who you want to be.
Leadership starts with leading yourself first.
Surrounding yourself with people you want to learn from

Episode Sponsored by My Daily Wellness Planner and My Daily Mental Health Journal by Franki Bold.

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Hey Friends,

Do you make your bed each day? If you do, awesome. If you don’t, you may want to start because it could be the simple thing that changes your life. For real, making your bed seems simple but that one act could set you up for major success!

Valerie is a Healthy Habit Mentor, Podcast Host, and Pilates Studio Owner. She helps women in leadership roles create and prioritize habits, routines, and rituals so that they can increase their energy, confidence, and get more from life.

Listen in as we talk about

Healthy Habits and how they can impact your life
Being the eldest child and how that formed her feeling of being an example for her siblings
Doing things her way
Positive impact of making her bed. A simple action snow
A streak and it being a motivator to help keeping things forward
The way you do one thing… is how you do all things.
Make your Bed - Book. If you want to change the world, start by making your bed.
The mindset shifts and how you feel about yourself when you do the things you say you are going to do.
New habits trickle into all areas of your life.
Becoming the person who does these things.
How do you want to feel?
Doing things outside of your comfort zone.
Achievers… check off the boxes and restart each day.
Not doing it perfectly.

Episode Sponsored by Arbonne 30 Days To Healthy Living

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Welcome to 2023! Time for the best version of me! And you!

2022 was a very challenging year for many, myself included. Ever since the Hubs and I caught the C0vId, things went off the rails for me in a number of areas of my life. My health definitely was impacted and while I can't go back in time to change things, I can focus forward and reset! And that's what I'm gonna do in many areas of my life. What I consume is getting an overhaul from food, to media, people and selfcare.

Listen in as we talk about

Fresh new year to hit reset for 2023
Catching covid and needed to get back on track with my health
Physical Reset with food. Emotional eating
Veganuary - Month of Plant based meals
5 Toxics I’m eliminating Refined Sugar, Gluten, Dairy, Alcohol, Coffee, Meat
Dry January - Eliminating the booze to see how you feel without it.
Coffee - Highly acidic. Goal is to be as alkaline as possible to help prevent disease from growing.
The benefits of eating more plant based is
Water is my adult beverage of choice
Reconsider what your consuming on the media / TV/ News / Books / Podcasts
People - who are you hanging out and helping you cast your vision.
Selfcare - Reset. Doing things that make you feel good.
Reset your view. What are you looking at? Change of scenery is important.

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Welcome to the end of Season three! We’re doing a quick recap of season three and the hot episodes you all loved. Plus my bestie Ranjini joins me for a where Is She Now recap from season one! So much has changed in her life and most of it is because she was really intenional and manifested it!

Listen in as we talk about

The favs episode from this season
Ranjini shares what’s been unfolding since her first appearance
What’s possible when someone has committed to change and healing
Reviewing your life and deciding what you want to change
Writing in her journal what she wanted for the coming year
Now What moment after a big milestone in her career
Leaving a familiar place and stretching yourself
Gratitude in the simple things
Drama happening around you doesn’t have to penetrate you
Carrying others burdens doesn’t help them build their strength and muscles
Resolve to make tomorrow better than today
Tomorrow starts today
Carma - Our results we get tomorrow are based on what we do today
Manifesting Joy and Happiness

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This week on the podcast my guest Karyn gets real about owning that she’s was problem in her life. Not other people or situations or anything external. It was all her.

In a fresh new search for answers, Karyn found the missing piece that would ultimately transform her life and her clients. There is something very profound in owning that she is the problem in her life. This awareness pushed her to confront herself and get serious about herself and her life. Karyn is now fulfilled in her life and teaches others the same journey she has taken to find herself and be happy.Karyn calls herself The Happiness Mentor and teaches an online happiness course for women called Awakened Grace.

Listen in as we talk about

Becoming a Happiness Mentor and living what she teaches.
Why she felt like a fraud
Deeper meaning of life through a spiritual journey
Becoming a Shaman, did Reiki, was meditating… still feeling lost.
Checking the boxes, doing meaningful work but not feeling fulfilled.
Finding the right fit for you and connecting with oneself.
Being told the problem was her and how that felt.
What it means to look internally and feeling good about who you are
Who are you when no one is looking? That’s what it means to be in integrity
What it means to Parent yourself
Internal Value vs. External Value

Books referenced in this episode : Love and Logic

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Hey Friends,

Where are all the Cubicle Warriors? If you have ever stared at your gray walls in your cubicle and wanted to break free?

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Loving money is not a bad thing.
Being Chinese and the career options she had.
Deciding to become a CPA
Plotting her escape from cubicle life
Started to learn about investing in real estate
Being a young ambitious woman who desired financial freedom
Purchasing her first property at 25
Living at home but paying rent was a way to force saving
Living in the basement apartment within the house was a way to make more rent.
Sacrifice - do what most won't, to live like most never will.
The importance of having an exit strategy / escape plan
What is Micro Credit / Micro Finance
Moved to a Cubicle with purpose
Started a side hustle making Meat Pies
Spent her vacation working on her business and decided to quit her job.
Building the business over 5 years and then sold it when her heart wasn’t in it anymore.
Sabbaticals and their benefits of being untethered
Have to jump in the pool to know what it’s like to swim.
The difference between financial planning and money coaching
The mindset of money and behaviors
See what’s possible and believe you can figure it out?

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Hey Friends,

Who’s Tired of waiting? I know waiting can often feel exhausting! It’s been a season of waiting for me and I’ve had to pull out my tools to help me get through it! Yes patience is key and necessary, but sometimes patience is not always a good thing. We can be overly patient and that’s when we need to stop with the waiting and get into action.

Listen in as we talk about

Meaning behind Patience is a Virtue
What is an appropriate amount of waiting.
When waiting is a hindrance and not in your best interest.
Actively waiting vs Patiently waiting
Actively waiting to help the time pass and participate - do your part while waiting.
Follow up is key is really important to being patient and waiting.
Don’t stall your life waiting for others to get on board.
Move on to others who want to do the things you want to do
Releasing resentment of waiting for others.
Waiting for yourself? The timing is never going to be perfect.
Doing things imperfectly. Start with what you have.
Being your voice for your health. Advocating for yourself. Bring attention to yourself. Be squeaky wheel. Don’t let waiting kill you.
Action is the only cure to waiting. Action is always better than waiting.

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What would you do if you had just finally broke thing off with that not so good for you partner, and found out you’re pregnant? Would you keep it? Get back together? Would you go it alone and become the best ingle mother you could be? Well that’s what Tanya Hayle had to figure out when she broke up with her boyfriend and discovered she was pregnant.

Listen in as we talk about

Where she was in her life and relationships in her 30’s. Living her single girl in the city life!
Ending her long distance relationship and wanting to find someone local to have some fun with.
Her on and off relationship with her then boyfriend and deciding it’s time to call it. Not before one final night of togetherness.
Being late, peeing on a stick. And seeing that + sign.
Her now what moment: Deciding to keep or have an abortion.
Choosing to keep the baby because she didn’t want to have lifelong regret
Telling her mom she was pregnant and fearing her disappointment.
Constantly reminded about her aloness during the pregnancy.
Turning down her dream job. And the reality of being unprepared for being a single parent.
Other ways of being a mother other than birthing.
Black Mom’s Connection - only happened because of Jackson and becoming a mom.
Conversations with her son about not having a father.
Mothering without a mother.
Doesn’t not regret having her son, does regret not providing a better father.
How Black Mom’s connection began, with needing Sunscreens for her black kid.
The group grew rapidly as a community and is now a Non-for-Profit.
Responding to the needs of the community - Goal is to be a $10 Million dollar organization
Grateful that her employer understands and appreciates what she brings to the table as entrepreneur and mom.

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We’re at episode 70!!! And coincidentally our story today is I Just (Turned 70)! Now What? - The Universe is smiling on us all! I love love love this story from May McDaniel about deciding to hike the Appalachian Trail after turning 70! Cause why not?! Her story is packed full of some great life lessons.

Listen in as we talk about

All of the jobs and roles May has had over her 70 year life!
What happened to her when she turned 70 as a baby boomer!
Never thought she would reach her 70th birthday - she got depressed.
Couldn’t get out of bed. Didn’t want to tell people she was 70 years old.
Decided to hike the Appalachian Trail with zero backpacking experience!
2000 Miles long from Georgia to Maine - The granddaddy of hiking trails that’s 2.5 ft wide.
Took the Year to plan her hike and started to prepare physically. The Average time to hike is 5 months.
What you’re gonna carry in your pack. Success on your back! Every ounce counts.
Did lots of research on hiking the train and the mindset of doing it. The pain and discomfort
The Trek
Meditation and Yoga - before and during the hike helps you mentally and physically.
A walk in the woods
Most people who walk the trail are walking off something. Divorce, trauma, loss, something they are w
3 Lessons - Travel light. Get over yourself. Hike your own hike.
Have become a minimalist since doing the hike. Traveling light through life.
Never quit on the worst day. Never quit on the best day.
Climbing Mount Katahdin in Maine. The other side of the mountain.
Falling down the mountain.
Getting Hypothermia
Destination 100. Rest Stop

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TW: Today's episode includes; miscarriages, pregnancy loss and early infant death.

Hey Friend,

This week on podcast my dear friend Radhika is on the show to share for the first time the detailed story of losing her first son at 36 weeks. And how this tragic experience changed her and taught her the best lesson of her life. Grateful to Rad for opening up and sharing her experience to help others who are dealing with loss.

Listen in as we talk about

The loss of her first child and how that changed the trajectory of her life
Got pregnant on the first try, ended in a miscarriage and then getting pregnant again very easily. Had a healthy pregnancy
Breech at 36 weeks and needed a C-Section.
Moving from the best moment to the worst moment in life.
Didn’t know that people suffered at this level that led her to a dark place.
Wild spiritual experiences that followed
The most powerful thing you can do is, Ask the Big Questions. The Universe will answer.
Connected with a Medium. Life changing experience.
Son became the greatest teacher of her life.
Soles come back to the same parents. - Had another baby boy, the following year.
Aryan - Noble Hearted One.
Biggest loss can become your biggest miracle.
The first year of motherhood was such a gift. Level of gratitude heightened.
Challenges in life - What is this here to teach me? Soul School.
Conflict resolution starts with healing the people.
Soul Activatory - Helping people get their power back.

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Hey Friend,

Have you lost a friendship and were left wondering what the heck just happened? I have. And truthfully the older you are, the harder it can to handle the loss of a friend and friendship. This week we are talking with Jessica Speer. She is the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised (Releasing August 2022). Her interactive books engage and entertain readers by combining stories with fun activities, like quizzes and fill-in-the-blanks. Blending humor, a dash of science, and practical insights, her writing unpacks tricky social stuff. She has a master’s degree in social sciences, is regularly featured in and contributes to media outlets on topics related to parenting and friendship.

Listen in as we talk about

What are Friend truths
Keeping it about you.
Majority of friendship actually fade away
Feeling a disconnect with friends and navigating away
Friendships on average last 7 years
Media pressure on the BFF concept
NRF - Not Really Friends
Friendship length - Reason / Season / Lifetime
Shared interests key to maintaining friendships
Teen friendships during the pandemic became more challenging
Women Friendship - can be amazing or destructive and highly emotionally charged
Gossip - toxic part of friendships
Why it’s dangerous to label someone else as your best friend
Being your own best friend
How best to maintain a network of friendships - Little things
Jessica’s Books - BFFor NRF and Middle School Safety Goggles Advised.

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Hey Friends,

This week on the podcast I’m celebrating 3 years with my amazing mastermind group! What’ a mastermind you ask? Well it’s a group who come together to help each other achieve greatness! My group and I have been meeting every Saturday (give or take a few) for the past 3 years! And I know they played a big part in my survival / success.

Listen in as I talk about:

Why and how we formed our mastermind group
The diversity of the group
Goals for year one.
What help us keep going 3 years strong
Many of the things we’ve accomplished as a group over 3 years
Why I think being a part of mastermind is essential for reaching your goals
We are the average of the 5 people closest to us. - Increase your average by being around higher quality people!

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Hey Friends,

Does it ever feel like you are doing all the things and wearing all the hats? Kind like your life is a One Person Show? Well today, that’s actually what today’s guest Merit Kahn actually did, she wrote, produced, starred in a One Woman Show.

Listen in as we talk about:

How it takes 12 people to actually run a One Woman Show!
How her divorce inspired her start doing things she kept putting off
Turning 50
A vision of performing in front of a large group during a meditation.
50 Things to do before her 50th Birthday list. Only had 2 things, Travel to South East Asia and perform a comedy show.
Our dreams are fulfilled through our experiences
50 mins of stand up comedy for her 50th Birthday was the original plan
Broke up her life in 5 decades and the lessons she learned as the blueprint for the show.
Mine your life for your experiences and the lessons. Through the lens of comedy.
Comedy helps make life situations lighter and easier to carry.
Looking at life through new lens of find the funny
That skill will help you look at your life and give it perspective.
Formula for life: Tragedy + Time = Comedy
Was a lone ranger - learned the lesson of asking for help and delegating
Who chiseled that over the door?

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This week we’re talking about adoption and the experience of going through an international adoption process. And the challenges that come with adopting before and after that child arrives in your home. Anna Maria shares her experiences of adopting an older child from Mexico.

Listen in as we talk about:

Desire to be a mom.
Struggling to conceive naturally and the anxiety of infertility
Experincing many miscarriages
Deciding to adopt then finding out she was pregnant
Wanting to grow their family - struggled
Looking into domestic and internationally a 7 year journey
Deciding to adopt an older child
The best adoptions are where there are no secrets (open adoptions)
Navigating the industry of adoption
Adoptions start with trauma for most children
Hard transition -
Journalled the whole experience which turned into her first book
Read many many books on the trauma of adoption
Adopted children experience disenfranchised grief - losing her language (spanish)
Adoption is wonderful and magical

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Hey Friends,

Have you ever gotten what you thought might be a message from the universe that you’ve ignored? But it comes back again and again until you finally are open to receiving such a message? Well that’s what happened to my guest Pam, when she finally signed up for that Matchmaking service where she met the love of her life Jimmy! This week’s episode is FULL of signs from the universe and examples of when the universe is conspiring with you to give you what you want! You just need to pay attention and be open to receiving those messages!

Listen in as we talk about:

Knowing she wanted to be a teacher from a very young age.
Feeling a little lonely in her early 40s and getting a random call from a new Matchmaking service that she tried to reject.
Believing in the Universe sending you messages and signs.
Thought it was a scam - but still decided to give it try
She was matched with someone named Jimmy who lives in her town.
Asking the universe for a sign and getting it! Matching scars- it’s the sign.
Thinking back to her twenties and remembering being told by voice about meeting the love of her life in her 40s
Remembering that months before getting another hint from the universe she ignored.
All the puzzle pieces come together. And finally knowing.
Getting engaged and married. Such a gift.
The universe will keep knocking at you till you answer the call.
5 Love languages - finding common interests you can enjoy together as well as things apart.
Believing in the timing and being open to what’s possible if you let the universe help send you the signs.

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Hey Friends,

WHAT DO YOU WANT? If you answered … I DON’T KNOW??… This week's episode is for you! This week we’re talking about how to figure out what's stopping you from knowing what you want and DESIRE. This week it’s packed full of my own practices that help me get clear on my own wants and needs.

Listen in as we talk about:

Internally we all know what we want and our hearts desire
The frustration of not knowing what you want
Wants, Dream, Desires,
Cost and consequences are the things that are between us and what we want.
Shame Guilt or Judgment story attached to the things we want.
Money story - desire to have wealth but grew up with a scarcity mindset
Knowing what you don’t want is also important. There is value in removing the things you don’t want from the list of consideration.
Wanting more of what you already have. Good news you know how to get that!
How do you want to feel when you have the thing you think you want?
Decision between two things. Pro Con list. OR what if you get both.
It’s ok to want it both.
Visual boards - collect the images of the
Descriptive words help. A Desire book holds all the things I want today and into the future.
Action is the key to actually having what you’re dreaming of.

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Have you ever been told that you are “too something”? Too old, too young, too much?

Well that’s what today’s guest Cherly Ilove experienced. She was told she was “too old”, many times in her life, the first time was when she was 18! Can you imagine being 18 and told that you’re too old? What?

This episode drops at a very interesting time as there has been a flurry of media reports about a beloved news anchor being released from her contract partly because she let her hair go gray and was now seen as Too Old. Ageism is a real thing.

Listen in as we talk about:

Ageism and how it impacts people across ages. Too young / too old.
Being told at 18 she was too old to take a ballet class.
Too old, a belief she held onto for years.
Taking on other peoples projects impact our actions and belief systems
Being told she was too old again in her 30’s when she had an injury
Adopting labels from her medial team as a chronic pain patience
Being told she can’t have the life she dreamed of because she was too old and too broken.
Firing her medical team and deciding how to treat herself with pilates and movement
Becoming a physical therapist and not being happy with how patients were treated and told what their life would be like.
Opening her own clinic to help patients like her “hopeless” cases to give them a path to healing
Don’t take on the label of too anything…
Starting martial arts and becoming a black belt at 57!
Affirmations and positive words we need to tell ourselves everyday.

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Hey Friends,

Have you hit your head really hard and thought you had a concussion? Well that’s what happened to my guest Tiffany Mah. She suffered a sports accident and got concussed. Then another one. Because of those concessions she had to change her whole career path. Plants helped her heal and became her new passion and business.

Tiffany Mah, also known as Plant Mahmah, is a Planterior Designer and Houseplant Consultant based out of Toronto, Canada. While recovering from a traumatic brain injury, Tiffany found plant care to be therapeutic and an activity that connected her to her roots. She started posting her plant and healing journey on Instagram.

This passion project turned into a full fledged business that offers full-service Planterior Design services. Tiffany now helps homeowners and businesses to plantify and thrive in their spaces.

Listen in as we talk about:

How she got her first and then second concussion while being a student
Her recovery journey and how plants helped her in the early days of healing
What she needed to do and not to recover. Dark spaces and isolation.
The impact of stimuli has long term on brain injuries
The reality of how much life changes when you can’t do the things you love
The range of brain injuries symptoms are wide and vary from person to person
Connecting with nature and plants was therapeutic. Seeing the progress of her plants was so helpful
The draw of going Greenhouses and botanical places in the dead of winter
The Houseplant community on instagram was the place she went to share her new plant mom journey.
Letting go of the career of being an Environmental Engineer to become the Plant Mah Mah without the shame and value in walking away.
How challenging it is to have an invisible illness in society that doesn’t see it. How invalidating it was to hear “ you look okay” and needing to hear. “It’s okay. You will be okay. Your health is your wealth”
How we take advantage of our “normal days”
What if we all treated everyone with the assumption they have an invisible illness. What would that look like?

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If you could eat brownies for breakfast would you? Well that’s what my guest this week hopes you do? These are not any brownies, these are magical ones! (No, not that kind of magical). These are healthy! These are good for diabetics!

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Eating and exercising your way to health, even with a diagnosis of diabetes.
What happened when she walked out of the office.
Diabetes being a progressive disease
The impact that her mothers early death with a progressive disease had on her when she was diagnosed
Your health and your life is up to you. So she studies all she could about type 2 diabetes.
Losing weight was all she was told to do. Keep your weight down.
Cooking like a Grandma! Eat REAL Food. Nutrient Dense!
Processed food is engineered to keep you eating.
Growing your own food if you can. Even just one pot of herbs.
Labing reading is important to look for hidden ingredients.
The importances of eating together in community - the ritual of it.
Importance of sleep on digestion of food. And the importance of food for good sleep.
Gut Healthy is the engine of your body
Brownies for Breakfast - her collection of recipes she has made for those with Diabetes
Impact of factory farmed animals. Importance of farm raised animals on your nutrients intake.

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Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them

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What’s your relationship with sleep? Were you a good sleeper as a baby? If so, that could mean you need a lot of sleep as an adult! My mom told me that I slept through the night pretty early on as a baby! You’re welcome Mom! Unfortunately that trend didn’t keep going. There did come a point where me and sleep were NOT friends and I suffered from really bad insomnia! From late high school, through the early years of my career there I would have many sleepless nights. The cause, well of course stress! But also my lifestyle and what I was consuming. From bad food to late night emails.

Listen in as we talk about:

Sleep and feeling so tired after getting hit with Covid
Suffering from Insomnia and how I had to training myself to turn off my brain
Sleeping pattern as infant lead
Student life and early in my career I was stressed and that caused my insomnia.
The need for a good night time is essential to overall healthy
Tips for getting better quality sleep.
Impact of removing coffee from my diet was life changing.
Mind tire vs. physically tired and importance of moving the body
Time of day that you eat has a big impact on your sleep
Foods that have a big sleep impact - Sugar and other processed foods
Taking inventory of food you eat and when you eat it
Night routine - so important
Showing at night let’s me release my thoughts
Sleep meditation helps unwind.

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Have you kept a secret from your partner? Or was a secret kept from you? What happened when it finally came out? In this episode that’s exactly what our guest Tabatha is sharing with our audience. Finding out a secret about her fiance the day before their wedding! It’s a doozy of a story that is PACKED full of lessons.

Tabatha Perry is the ultimate go-to for women that are the non 9-5ers. She encourages and equips women that are wanting less chaos and to get their daily life on track! With over 15 years of experience in the Criminal Justice System, 20+ moves under her belt, has a Masters in Social Worker, girl-mom, wifey and Life Coach, she's got advice that will make any day less stressful for the woman juggling many balls in the air! As a professional over-thinker, she's learned how to simplify her day and loves helping women create simple & small edits in their daily life so they step into their fullest God-given potential!

Listen in as we talk about:

Her career in the criminal justice system led to her career as life coach.
Her historic relationship pattern of not choosing good men and being a fixer in the relationship.
How she met her fiance and was pursued by this man she wasn’t looking for. Quitting her job after 3 months to move in with him in Alaska.
Shared a story with her the day before their wedding which unveiled a secret about his lifestyle, with prescription drugs.
Conflicted about what to do. Do they get married? Does she leave?
The details of how he got into using
The shame involved in keeping secrets.
The importance of having good friends to confide in to help her process this information.
The reach substance abuse has on a family
How she moved forward with her wedding and enjoying her wedding.
A second secret revealed itself several years later in their marriage
How important it is to support partners in their recovery

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Hey Friends, This week on the podcast we’re talking about having to let someone you love go! Our guest Maribel is sharing the story of when her daughter told her she wanted to live with her father, and it crushed her. She was in denial about it for a long time, but eventually had to come around to the idea of letting her go. While this story is specific to divorce and letting her kid go live with her dad, many parts of her story are very relatable to anyone who’s had to come to terms with letting someone they love go. Listen in as Maribel shares how she finally worked up the courage to say yes, and how she processed the loss.

Maribel Ortega is a coach and consultant dedicated to the career and leadership development of women. I help women go from manager to leader without the overwhelm. I am an expert on advancing women and engaging men. I support women in becoming better, more resilient leaders. I am also the co-host of AudaciousNess, a podcast featuring the journeys of audacious leaders and risk-takers.

Listen in as we talk about:

Getting married young and using her marriage to help her leave her home and go to new places / travel.
Looking back at her marriage and who she was then without regrets, looking at the challenges as lessons.
Turning 30 pushed her to look at her life and decided to make a change and leave her husband.
Packed up her things and left with her daughter with 700Euros in her pocket without a real plan
Her daughter tells her she wants to go to live with her dad, and ignores her.
Finally hears her daughter and opens up a conversation about living with her dad at age 10.
Society expectation of kids living with mothers vs. fathers. Challenged her own ideas of motherhood.
Living with her father for 8 years from 10-18. With every other weekend with mom.
“It doesn’t matter where I am, there is always someone missing me”
Was very sad after she left and couldn’t talk about 2 years without getting emotional
Letting her go again at 19 when leaving for school
Lessons learned - You can’t control your children's lives

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We’re talking about pleasure on the podcast today. There are so many stats out there that may be shocking as it relates to orgasms and who’s having them, who’s not. Who’s faking it and those who are making it! My guest Jenna Switzer is a holistic sexologist and yoga teacher trainer. Her work empowers women to experience confidence through empowered orgasms. She is passionate about using the tools of mindfulness, breathing practices, and movement to empower her clients physically and energetically.

Listen in as we talk about:

How to help people connect with pleasure in a holistic way
The tools from yoga and anatomy to help people have a better sex life
How her upbringing impacted her mindset about sex and pleasure
Her own personal challenges with consistently climaxing
How getting married young was challenging because of lack of information and the ideas of intimacy
Starting a polyamorous relationships and realizing more sex doesn’t mean better sex
Felt disconnected from her body after trauma - learned there is more to our bodies then physicality
Looking inside and transformed her relationship with pleasure and desire
The pleasure you desire and want, is available to you. Orgasms are possible for you
Pelvic floor work and how it can help.
Mad Hot Platform - Sexual empowerment

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In this episode my wonderful friend Isabel joines me on the show to share her experience of becoming a mom at the advanced maternal age, over 35, which is scary to think is considered geratric in the fertility world!

Listen in as we talk about:

What it’s like becoming an older mom for the first time
What causes many of people / couples to delay starting their families
Fibroids and how they impacted her life and deciding to get them removed.
Having surgery to remove her fibroids so she can start her family
Her residence to seeing a fertility specialist
The news of getting pregnant within a couple months after getting the all clear to start trying!
What if felt like being pregnant as an older women
How it felt being the only older mom at Mommy and baby groups
Focus on aging well to be able to have the energy to keep up with kids
Why she craved meeting other other mom’s
Her desire to build a community and share other’s stories with other older mom’s

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In this episode Tisha and I chat about how she overcame fear that froze her in place and couldn't move forward with all the things she wanted to accomplish with her life and business.

Things in her personal and professional life were unraveling and that created a perfect story for FEAR to set in and keep her frozen in place and not able to move forward despite her desires to move! Then she said one tiny thought and things started to happen! “Why Not Me”

For the past 16 years, in her role as a Trainer, Facilitator and Speaker, Tisha Reid has worked with companies across numerous industries and with people from all over the world, to grow and develop their employees professionally and personally. Through those experiences, and her passion to see people grow into leaders, she decided to start her own training company; REID Training Group. Using her gifts as a storyteller, she expertly weaves in relatable experiences and life lessons to connect and engage with her audience while delivering informative and impactful learning through the use of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to inspire and motivate others. She is also the founder of Building Tomorrow's Leaders, Today, a six-week program that provides the youth and young adults of today with the skills and competencies needed to thrive and develop into the leaders of tomorrow.

Listen in as we talk about:

What was happening in her life that triggered fear
Heart ache in her professional life that lead to Imposter Syndrome
How frustrating it was to see other people succeeding
How asking Why Not me? Helped her move forward
The same feeling of fear and excitement
The big shift that happened in turning 40
The Fear of being of on camera
Reframing worst case scenario into what’s possible
You Go Girl / Good For You Girl File & Celebrating the small Wins
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®

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Have you ever thought about just quitting your job and buying a one plane ticket away? Well in this episode, my guest Christine Lieu shared her story of doing just that!

She quit her job, sold her things, leased out her Condo and took off on an adventure! I loved this episode and her story of how she figures out her now what? After some BIG life decisions!

Christine Lieu is the expert behind CL Designs and the Brand Party Podcast. She's a graphic designer who's traded in climbing the corporate ladder for climbing mountains around the world. Christine helps purpose-driven businesses create cohesive branding, web design, and social content to drive your impact and sales. As featured in Top 10 Canada Design, the Brand Party Podcast delivers fun, honest, to-the-point advice that you can implement RIGHT AWAY in your entrepreneurial journey.

Listen in as we talk about:

How she got her start in the corporate world and checked off a lot of things on her bucket list
Starting freelance as a side hustle
Deciding to quit her job and leaving the country the same day!
Selling all her things and booking a one way ticket out of the country
Building your business around your life
Why leaving was important to her
How to set yourself up financially to be able to leave
How her family reacted to her decision
Here Tips for traveling and working

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In this episode, my guest Angela Mulrooney shared her story of being forced to sell her business, and having a bit of an identity crisis. Walking away from being a successful Dentist and moving towards a new career in the arts and then again taking on a new career and business again in consulting and branding.

Dr. Angela Mulrooney is a global speaker, best-selling author, and personal branding expert. Known as The Arsonist, she burns down what’s holding clients back from unleashing influence through their personal brand on LinkedIn. She works with thought leaders around the world to clarify their message through their brand archetype while using various media platforms (LinkedIn, podcasts, and the stage) to drive sales so they can change the world with what they know.

Listen in as we talk about:

Her original career of being a dentist and what forced her to leave it
How she used Dance to heal and transition into a new path that lead to 3 businesses
Moving away to South America helped her get focused and decide which of business she wanted to keep and wanted to let go of
What it looks and feels like to divest businesses and walk away.
Listening to your gut and intuition
Questions to ask yourself if you are thinking of selling
How to be influential on social media

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Have you ever felt like a fraud? Like you were not deserving of what you achieved or accomplished? That it was all sheer LUCK that got you to where you are and at any moment it could all be taken away? Yup.. me too friend. Me too! This just happened to me (again) and I'm actually still processing it.

Listen in as we talk about:

What exactly imposter syndrome is
When imposter syndrome can show up in your life
Why feeling Imposter Syndrome could be a good thing
My go to practices to help me work through the feeling
Our Deepest Fear from Marianne Williamson

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This episode is brought to you by: Arbonne 30 Days To Healthy Living Program

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In this episode, I wrap up Season 2 of the I Just (Blank)! Now What? Podcast, and what an amazing journey it has been.

Thank you so much to all of our listeners for helping to grow the show over the last year. I am so excited to come back for Season 3 with incredible guests and conversations that will help you navigate life’s most challenging moments.

Do you love the show? I would appreciate your support in keeping the show growing. You can do so by joining my new Patreon here.

Listen in as we talk about:

The lessons I’ve learned over the last year of podcasting
Tips to make your dreams come to life
My favourite episodes of this season and why I enjoyed them so much
What’s next for Season 3

Resources mentioned in this episode:

I Just (Got Dumped in Paris)! Now What? with Jami Monte
I Just (Feel Stuck)! Now What? with Jacqui Acree
I Just (Let Go of Trying)! Now What? With Jessica Stephens
I Just (Had a Near Death Experience)! Now What? With Christina Paruag
I Just (Moved to a New Continent)! Now What? With Maggie Perotin
I Just (Realized I Can't Stop)! Now what? With Mandy Alexis
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It’s an incredible gift to be able to fulfill someone’s dying wish. It’s even more special when that person is your mom. In this episode, my guest Emily Johnson shares her powerful story for fulfilling her mother’s dying wish: to finish and publish her manuscript.

Emily’s mom, Marilyn, was diagnosed with cancer, and after a long and courageous battle, crossed over to the other side in 2012. In her passing, she left Emily a beautiful gift: a manuscript she never had the chance to finish.

Emily was born in Aspen, Colorado where she enjoyed skiing, dancing ballet and playing golf. At the age of 13, she and her family moved to Pinehurst, North Carolina. She attended UNC-Chapel Hill and graduated with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. She began her career in the marketing department at the PGA TOUR, before moving on to traditional agency work and non-profit grant writing. Finishing her mother’s work has been one of the greatest honors of her life.

Listen in as we talk about:

Her mom’s illness and her passing at Emily’s young age
Emily’s first thoughts when she found the manuscript
The impact that finishing the manuscript had on her healing
The gift in her writing journey and the connection it has brought to her in the afterlife
How Emily’s publishing process was different from how you would typically publish a book
The process of writing her next manuscript

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We all know going into business with partners has its risks, but for most entrepreneurs, the rewards outweigh the risk.

But what happens when you go into business and lose your business partners, especially after investing a lot of money to make your business a reality?

Over 20 years ago, Sylvie D’Aoust started a spinning studio from 2001 to 2009. She started with two partners and quickly after the first three months of moving the studio to a physical location, she found herself alone with all the expenses and moving into business on her own. This launched Sylvie to make many pivots within months so she could keep her business afloat.

After unforeseen economic circumstances, she closed the studio and started a family with her new husband. In 2008 she founded the region's largest women's only cycling club - CycleFitCHICKS, which continues to thrive after 14 years.

Sylvie has been able to help so many women Over 40 get their lives back feel amazing, have more energy, reviving the zest for life with kids, work and play.

Listen in as we talk about:

Purchasing their space and having her two business partners back out
The health issues and miscarriage she experienced amidst her business being in turmoil
Having her sister come on as a paid employee
Developing new programs to keep her business open and afloat
Her husband’s affair with a client
The emotions behind her best friend pulling the plug on their business dreams
How Sylvie got over the hurt and moved into profitability
Deciding to close the doors to her studio
Sylvie’s advice for those looking to get into a joint venture

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This episode is packed with synchronicities about tapping into your intuition. My guest, Jacqueline Delibes, shares how the moments she trusted and followed her intuition quite literally saved her life.

Through her immersive and highly interactive workshops and 1-on-1 coaching, Jacqueline gets individuals and teams feeling grounded and confident in their own magic –– their unique gifts –– so they can share them with the world. She creates a safe workshop container using a unique blend of stress reduction tools, beginner-level improv techniques, and practical skill-and team-building.

Originally trained at NYU as a film director, she’s worked in film editing for HBO, CBS, and public television, as an actor and improviser, and is a professional writer. She had an epiphany that she was meant to use the humanizing magic of improv and theater techniques for others’ personal development and culture change.

Listen in as we talk about:

How discovering her intuition changed her life
Being steered away by her intuitive guidance from being a murder victim
What happens when she doesn’t listen to her intuition
Jacqueline’s intuition as a child
How she uses her intuition to help others and herself

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

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In this episode, Mandy Alexis shares her story of how she was a very high functioning addict from a young age. As you’ll hear in our conversation, Mandy first dabbled in drugs and alcohol at the age of 12, and it continued to spiral from there.

When she tried to stop, she realized how addicted she was. It was after a very unhealthy relationship and the feelings she was left with that made her wake up. Mandy felt that if she wanted better, she would need to reinvent herself.

Finding her talent for seeing the beauty in the world and applying what she was learning and learned from teachers of the mind and spirit pushed her to keep fighting.

Mandy Alexis Motivation was born, and the fact that she was inspiring others helped inspire her. She is proud to say that she is over two years clean and feels like a completely different person.

Listen in as we talk about:

Mandy’s young start to using substances from the age of 12
Stumbling into a cocaine addiction from using other drugs
Getting into a relationship that made her addiction worse
The breaking point that changed Mandy’s life forever
Mandy’s detox process
Her advice for others wanting to get clean as well

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Becoming a mom for the first time is scary and unpredictable, there are so many unknowns and uncertainties. In this episode, my guest Deborah Fletcher shares how she became a mom of twins, and how she has navigated life after one of her girls was born with special needs.

Deborah is an adult educator, author, speaker, and mom of twin daughters. She also works as a realtor, which helps to support her obsession with snooping through other people’s homes.

Twenty-two years ago she gave birth to identical girls - alike in every way except one was born with physical disabilities. So began her journey, learning how to care and advocate for her daughter and starting her career as an entrepreneur.

Listen in as we talk about:

Finding out she was pregnant with twins.
The emotion that comes with finding out that one of her twins had brain damage.
How Deborah navigated having a child with special needs, and how difficult it was to process the emotion behind milestones that her other daughter was hitting.
The mindset shift Deborah needed in the face of adversity
Deborah’s advice and perspective for other parents going through a similar situation
Her new book and how it will inspire you to live life on purpose, regardless of the hand you’re dealt

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Finding Your Hey by Deborah Fletcher

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In this episode, we hear Ryan Rae Harbuck’s story about becoming paralyzed after a car accident at just 16 years old.

Her teenage years challenged her significantly, and she had to learn quickly and grow up fast.

Finding a lot of power in her own vulnerabilities, she became a teacher and a swim coach. She found her way to India for experimental stem cell treatment, and navigated torrid relationships until she finally met the love of her life-- marrying only three months after meeting.

Ryan Rae became a mom, and has had so many incredible moments of joy in her life. She shares how her story took her down a path she never anticipated, but one she is grateful for.

Listen in as we talk about:

The accident that changed her life and losing her boyfriend at the same time
What caused her paralysis
The powerful mindset that helped her heal
The journey to learning how to live with her paralysis and finding the love of her life unexpectedly
The differences between invisible and visible disabilities
Becoming a published author

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It’s my 7 year Arbonne-aversary and I’m dedicating this episode to sharing the power of social marketing with you!

In this episode, I take you back to my corporate career and how my life shifted into social marketing unexpectedly. I will be the first person to tell you that I never expected my life to go in this direction, but I am so grateful it did.

Not only have I replaced and exceeded the salary I was making in my corporate career, but I’ve gained time back in my life and moments that I would never have experienced otherwise.

*My story and results are not typical. To see what is please visit earnings.arnonne.com for full details.

Listen in as we talk about:

Using social marketing as an exit strategy
Why it’s important to enjoy the business that you’re in
The power in starting before you’re ready
The benefits of being consistent and going all in
Why believing in yourself is the key to success
How serving others is essential to a sustainable business

Resources mentioned in this episode:

I Just (Started a Long Distance Relationship Again)! Now What?
I Just (got Laid Off)! Now What?
The Calling: 3 Fundamental Shifts to Staying True, Getting Paid and Doing Good by Rha Goddess

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Imagine going about your day as you regularly do, and experiencing a moment that will change your life forever.

Sarah "Bolty" Bolton works with women to help them own their voice, their impact, and their power. Prior to becoming a coach, Sarah worked in the beauty industry as a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician. She absolutely loved helping people feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

In 2017, she found herself in a blow-drying class at the salon and suddenly was unable to pull the brush through the hair. The blow dryer in her other hand felt like she was holding a bag full of cinder blocks. She was later diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular condition that causes sudden episodes of muscle weakness called Myasthenia Gravis, impacting the voluntary muscles in her body, especially her hands. Her life and her career as she knew them were over. She knew she needed to reinvent and move in a new direction.

Sarah had been working with a coach prior to this, and she saw the impact coaching had had on her own life. She saw something for herself in being a coach and being able to support her clients in an even more profound way.

She enrolled and graduated from Accomplishment Coaching's Coach Training Program in 2020, and has been building her coaching practice ever since. Her "money makers" (her hands) shifted to her new money makers (her ears). She now works with women and helps them own their voice, their impact, and their power so that they can break free from the "rules" and live their authentic life, full of joy, ease, fulfillment, and delight.

Listen in as we talk about:

Becoming diagnosed with a rare muscular condition
How life has changed since her diagnosis
Shifting her career from being a hairstylist to helping people with invisible illnesses
Working through the grief and loss of the life she thought she was supposed to have
Sarah’s relationship with her body now
Mindset shifts you can make to take steps forward in hard times
The shame and feelings of burden that came with her diagnosis

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In a time of such uncertainty and turmoil within Ukraine and Europe, I thought it was fitting to share this Now What story with you this week.

Maggie Perotin joins me on my podcast to talk about what it was like immigrating to Canada from Poland. While Maggie isn’t a refugee, she does shed light on some of the challenges she faced coming to a new country.

As an international business and leadership coach, Maggie Perotin gives service-based entrepreneurs clarity and tools to exceed their business goals and transform into high-performing CEOs of their business.

Maggie is a host of the Diamond Effect podcast.

She lives in Canada, Toronto area, with her blended family with 4 kids. She loves spending time in nature, traveling, reading, dancing and good food.

Listen in as we talk about:

Leaving Poland and coming to Canada
Meeting her Canadian mom, who helped her navigate coming to a new country
Choosing to end her marriage and the loneliness that came with that
The language and work barriers she faced coming to Canada
What immigrating taught her

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https://stairwaytoleadership.com/
Guide to Creating 10 Weekly Hours in 10 Mins

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Have you ever been a product of a messy divorce? What happens when your parents have a tumultuous relationship and the kids get stuck in the middle?

Whether you’re going through a divorce or separation, or had parents who divorced when you were younger, there are so many lessons to learn in this episode with Nicola Correa.

Nicola is the founder of CorrWealth, a company designed to support individuals who are going through divorce and separation. They help people become the CEOs of their own divorce. Regardless of age or stage, they have created teams of legal, real estate and mental health professionals to help people move through their transition mindfully with education and strategy.

Nicky is also the host of The Coin for Thought Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/coin-for-thought/id1572709984

She also has a Youtube show to promote financial literacy. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-gU3BgyPlFHkNjKNXuIJ8Q

Listen in as we talk about:

How Nicola’s dad was when she was growing up, and why it pulled them apart
Watching her mom hang onto hope, even through physical and emotional abuse
Following the patterns she saw growing up in her own relationships
The moment she realized how much pain and trauma she was holding onto
How her relationship with her father impacted her relationship with her kids
What you can do if you’re in a toxic relationship or marriage

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www.corrwealth.ca
Free 30 Minute Divorce Consultation
The Coin for Thought Podcast

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It’s My Birthday! Do you celebrate your birthday, or is it just another day?

I personally love my birthday, like really love my birthday! And in honour of my birthday this month, I’m sharing this episode with you in hopes to inspire you to think about your birthday as a celebration of you and all the things that you’ve experienced over the year.

I love to take the month to celebrate, but I also use this time to think about all I’ve accomplished and what I want for this next year moving forward.

So if you don’t love your birthday.. I want to invite you to do some of the suggestions in this episode and see how you feel about your birthday then.

Listen in as we talk about:

Why it’s okay to celebrate your birthday even if you don’t like the spotlight
My favourite birthday rituals
Why I do a year in review

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Have you ever felt that deep excitement and accomplishment that comes with achieving a huge dream you have for yourself?

Sometimes our dreams can feel inaccessible to us, like they are just too difficult to bring to life…but what happens when we actually accomplish the thing we thought we couldn’t? That’s what we’re talking about with my guest Emily McGill in this episode. What happens after the dream has been achieved. This ‘Now What’ story is one that I know will resonate with many people, especially those of us goal chasers.

Emily is a tarot reader and storytelling strategist. After nearly a decade and a half working in entertainment in New York City as an expert communications consultant and Broadway publicist, her path of self-exploration led to healing and evolution - and reading tarot cards professionally alongside her communications work.

Listen in as we talk about:

Creating her dream job working in theater
Having the highest income month in her business, while facing some of the deepest unhappiness
How the pandemic forced her to re-evaluate the dream business she thought she wanted of working on broadway
What Tarot is
Deciding to collide broadway and tarot together
Working through the fears that come with standing in your power

Emily’s passions are unlocking the magic in others, amplifying unheard voices (inner and outer), offering platforms for open dialogue, and creating meaningful experiences while cultivating community. She is the founder of The Pink Tank, a women’s group integrating the personal and the professional, and a co-founder of S.N.O.B. (Sunday Night on Broadway), a Broadway industry dance party. She is also a member of PR collective Spiral5 and a co-author of their signature course, The Career Rebel’s Guide to Modern PR. Currently in development is Emily’s The Broadway Tarot.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

OSHO Zen Tarot deck app
Use code CUPS for 25% off your 3 or 7 card reading!

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There are so many illnesses that often go undiagnosed for a long period of time. Sometimes, we have symptoms, pain, or things happening to our body, yet we write it off as something that will just “go away”, but often it’s on the doctor's side that diagnosis is missed.

My guest in this episode is Christina Paruag, and she’s sharing her story about her endometriosis diagnosis and the journey it took for her to get there. She’s raising awareness for all women to pay attention to signs and signals our bodies are trying to show us.

Christina is a content creator, public speaker and endometriosis advocate. She became an entrepreneur, editor-in-chief and consultant after launching her first business FemEvolve as a media platform and magazine, and later a business and events consulting agency.

She's a professional public speaker, sharing stages with hundreds of guests on health, personal development, mindset, entrepreneurship and more.

Listen in as we talk about:

Her journey through having strange periods, pain, symptoms she couldn’t figure out, and being sick for 8 years
How her symptoms led to a diagnosis of endometriosis
Becoming resistant to antibiotics and going into septic shock
How her life changed through her diagnosis, and the realizations she had after being told she wouldn’t make it through the night
What endometriosis is and how its an illness that lives outside of the uterus
Actionable things you can do if you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis

Christina spends her free time writing, exploring the world through new travel experiences and connecting with other endo warriors while continuing to advocate for proper health care internationally.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

OOC Excision Fund - https://sites.google.com/view/oocexcisionfund/

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Do you know someone who has suffered from fibromyalgia? Or maybe you’ve been diagnosed with it yourself?

In this candid conversation, my guest Dr. Helen Pearman Ziral explains the relation to illness and trapped trauma within our bodies.

Helen Pearman Ziral, PhD, college professor, is also engaged in facilitating webinars and individual/group Intergenerational Spirit Injury intervention. She provides individual, group and organization solutions through consultation, customized programs and seminars, and has been advising associations, organizations, companies, government agencies, and private clients since 1990.

Dr. Ziral’s primary focus is the convergence of embodied energy and intergenerational spirit injury along the matrilineal line. Her webinars, workshops, presentations and online school facilitates healing and recovery of individual, organizational and environmental ‘trauma’ that fosters body, mind, spirit and financial wellness.

Listen in as we talk about:

Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia twice at separate times in her life
The events that led her to believe her diagnosis was a result of intergenerational experiences
What intergenerational spirit injury is
Dr. Helen’s detoxifying journey to support healing her fibromyalgia
How her fibromyalgia journey led her to do her PHD

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Email Dr. Helen to participate in her twice monthly Women's Healing Circle

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Email: info@drhelenz.com
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Have you ever wanted to do so many things, but everyone else tells you to stick to one?

It can feel soul-crushing to fit yourself into a box created by other people, and that’s what we’re talking about in this episode with Ashley-Ann Pereira.

From storyteller to self-publishing mentor to conscious leader, Ashley-Ann owns her multi-passionate, entrepreneurial spirit. She is the co-founder and marketing strategist at The Studio Press, a self-publishing agency for entrepreneurs and alongside helps entrepreneurs activate to be their true selves through her podcast, coaching and speaking.

Listen in as we talk about:

Why it’s okay to be a multipationate entrepreneur
Having multiple businesses at the same time
How human design has helped Ashley balance it all
How to say yes to your desires and no to what doesn’t fuel you

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

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In this episode, I take you on my journey through IVF and trying to conceive. It’s extra personal for me. It’s been 5 years since we stopped trying to conceive and these 5 years have been so freeing for me personally. I know it was the best decision for me and the Hubs and I don’t have any regrets in my decision to stop actively trying to conceive.

I know so many other women and couples struggle with fertility, so I wanted to share my own fertility journey and story of how and why my husband and I decided to stop trying to conceive a baby for anyone out there who is struggling with the whole process and feels like stopping may be what’s best for them too. I want women to know that you can still have a happy ending even without a child.

Listen in as we talk about:

My fertility journey
Finding out I had a tumor and PCOS
The process of going through IVF
Learning we only had one viable embryo
Why we decided to stop IVF and live a beautiful, full life without kids

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Have you felt stuck recently? Maybe you’re enjoying your job, you have happy and healthy kids, your business is doing well, and your relationships are thriving.

Yet, there’s still that small pit in your stomach nudging you to get unstuck.

This is what we’re talking about with my guest, Jacqui Acree, in this episode. Jacqui felt that same feeling of being stuck, and wasn’t sure exactly why it was happening. On the outside, everything looked put together, and on the inside, she couldn’t have felt more disconnected.

Jacqui is a self-compassion advocate, goal trauma coach, and self-help disruptor. She uses Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT - more commonly known as “tapping”) to help highly sensitive women free themselves from chronic stress, perfectionism, and their inner critic so that they can embody the power they’ve always had within.

Listen in as we talk about:

Having everything going well on the outside but feeling so stuck on the inside
The key moments that shifted Jacqui’s awareness
How she was introduced to EFT
Why it’s hard to have massive change in our lives
How to use tapping to move through mindset blocks

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Get your 10 minute guided EFT Tapping session: “Start the Day Calm, Clear, and Grounded" experience.

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Have you ever been asked a question by your kids, sibling, niece or nephew that just made you go ‘oh gosh, how do I respond to this, now what?’

That’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode with my guest Mandi Nuttall when she was asked by her son what sex was.

Luckily for Mandi, she already had her answer prepared, and is on a mission to help other parents do the same.

Mandi and her kind-hearted husband Matt found out real quick how easy it is to go from 3 to 5 kids after twins rocked their world. In between the craziness of motherhood, Mandi has found another incredible purpose: publishing her first book, The Birthday Suit Book 1: Yearly Guides to Easily Teach Children Ages 1 to 9 About Their Body and Sex.

Mandi believes in the limitless potential within families to do good and raise knowledgeable children. She believes that we have one shot to teach our kids to respect their body, and we can't leave that up to the world—it's our job and divine responsibility.

Listen in as we talk about:

What Mandi learned from interviewing 126 parents on their definition of sex
How to talk to kids of different ages about sex
When Mandi knew she needed to write a book about sex education and why it’s an important resource for parents
How different sexes digest the information about their bodies

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Free Download: Family Values Journal
Purchase Mandi’s Book: The Birthday Suit Book 1

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The Birthday Suit Book 1: Yearly Guides to Easily Teach Children Ages 1 to 9 About Their Body and Sex

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If you’ve ever found yourself ghosted, insecure, talked down to, or manipulated in a relationship, then this episode is for you. I have Giovanna Capozza on the podcast this week to talk about her experience being in and ending a toxic relationship.

I think we can all find similarities when hearing Giovanna’s story, because many of us have found ourselves in a toxic relationship, maybe without even realizing it at the time.

Listen in as we talk about:

Why we chase toxic patterns and relationships without even realizing it
How coming out of her toxic relationship forced Giovanna to re-evaluate her relationship to love
The moment of clarity when she realized she didn’t want to live in heartbreak anymore
Hitting her relationship rock bottom
How Giovanna worked through her abandonment trauma to ultimately find peace within herself
Basic narcissistic traits and behaviours

Giovanna works with individuals seeking to understand and heal their unhealthy relationship patterns and past so that they can enjoy the fulfilling, safe and healthy relationship we all deserve.

With more than twelve years of leadership and coaching experience, along with a certification in MindBody Therapy and Giovanna's own personal experience in healing from Love Addiction she helps her clients develop a rock-solid relationship with themselves and helps them navigate and remove their blocks to love.

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Purchase: Lovewell, Confessions of a Lovesick Woman by Giovanna Capozza
Let’s Work Together: Apply Here!

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In this episode, I want you to think about all of the books you’ve read in the past, and immediately forgot the learnings as soon as you were done.

I was reading an amazing book the other day and realized how many times I’ve flown through each book I’ve read, without being intentional about absorbing what I’ve learned.

So, I’m committed to being present and mindful while I’m reading, and I wanted to share some of the benefits and things I’ve learned with you.

Listen in as we talk about:

My experience with slowing down and reading intentionally
Why intentional reading is a good practice in terms of self care
The importance of taking an intentional break to absorb what we’re reading

Books mentioned in this episode:

My Mother’s Daughter by Perdita Felicien
Will by Will Smith
The Calling: 3 Fundamental Shifts to Stay True, Get Paid, and Do Good by Rha Goddess
There’s No Plan B for Your A Game by Bo Eason
The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins
Super Attractor by Gabby Bernstein
The Universe Has Your Back by Gabby Bernstein
Judgement Detox by Gabby Bernstein
Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

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There's No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be married to a pilot? I’ve shared some of my story about being a pilot’s wife on the podcast with you, but this conversation with Peyton was so great because we talked about different things that happen and come up when you marry a pilot!

Listen in as we talk about:

How Peyton’s husband became a pilot after they got married, and the strain it had on their marriage
How being apart helped Peyton realize she needed help and her eventual diagnosis of OCD
How her OCD played a bit role in her struggles with pilot school and scheduling
Peyton’s advice for anyone dating a pilot
What’s next for Peyton and her husband, her career, and their future move across the country

Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher. Peyton lives in Colorado with her husband, Josh, and their two gremlin dogs, Alfie and Daisy.

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Have you ever had a really bad breakup and thought to yourself ‘Now What?’

This week, we’re talking to Jami Monte about the time she got broken up with in Paris, leaving her dreams of what she thought her life would be like behind.

Jamie shares about the winding road that brought her from heartbreak to purpose, and how learning to trust her intuition was a game-changer in having landed where she is today.

Listen in as we talk about:

What sparked Jamie to leave her corporate job and condo in Toronto to travel the world
Why she moved to Paris
The story of how she got dumped in Paris
How coming home from Paris was humbling as she moved back in with her parents
Jami’s uncertainty about her future and her career
How she get back onto her feet and started a business she loves

Jami is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) who is passionate about educating entrepreneurs. She is the creator of the Bookkeeping Bootcamp - a course that helps solo entrepreneurs create a bookkeeping system so they can feel more confident in their finances, minimize their taxes and increase profitability.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

What the HST Am I doing? Guide: https://montecpa.ck.page/a0c25cc24f
Bookkeeping Bootcamp Information: https://www.montecpa.com/bookkeeping-bootcamp

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Are there incredible things about you that you shy away from sharing with other people, especially at work?

It makes sense that we show up differently than our most authentic selves when it comes to the workplace, but the challenge is that it can make us really, really unhappy.

At the end of the day, we spend so much time of our lives at work, and when we can’t be our true selves, it can be soul crushing.

My guest this week is Asha Davis, an Integrated Strategy Director at a top tier NY Ad Agency. She also co-hosts and produces The Disruptor Series podcast.

Canadian-born and NY based, Asha has over a decade of experience in the advertising industry and has helped top-tier brands including Dove, Huggies, and Nissan 'connect the dots' across their communications and organizations to create award-winning campaigns. In addition to being an accomplished marketer, Asha is also a talented stand-up comedian and writer and has performed at some of the most famous comedy clubs in New York.

Listen in as we talk about:

How therapy helped Asha discover her main source of unhappiness at work
Why Asha had a hard time bringing her true self to the office
How her work dynamic changed once she did
The importance of multicultural voices in every workplace
The campaigns and ideas Asha had once she was able to bring her true self to work, and how it gave the teams she has worked on a broader perspective of different voices and cultures
How showing up as her authentic self at work helped her outside of work too

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Welcome back to Seasons 2 of the podcast!

Have you heard of decision fatigue? Decision making is something that we have all been struggling with, especially over the last couple of years.

So, in this episode, we’re talking about making those really hard decisions. We’re getting real about how many decisions we have to make every day, and how to know when it’s the right time to make it.

Since it’s the beginning of the year, I encourage you to take inventory of your own decisions you need to make, and think of the repercussions, but also the freedom that comes with that.

Listen in as we talk about:

How to feel less overwhelmed with the decisions we have to make every day
Why I delayed making an important decision for a year
The freedom I felt after making that hard decision
Tips to help you come to decisions faster

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Season 1 is officially wrapped up with this last episode of 2021, and from the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful for you listening in and making Season 1 such an epic success!

We’ve heard some amazing stories from some incredible people, and I wanted to focus this episode on what I learned from the episodes that really stuck out to me.

Listen in as we talk about:

Overcoming my fear of starting my podcast, and the fun I’ve had along the way
What I learned from some of our incredible guests and updates on where they are now
What’s coming in 2022

Featured episodes mentioned in this podcast:

Episode 2: I Just (Learned my Husband has another child)! Now What? With Ranjini Cassup
Episode 6: I Just (Had an impossible Idea)! Now What? With Melanie Cote
Episode 8: I Just (Lost My 20,000 Follower Instagram Account)! Now What? With Tracey Nguyen
Episode 11: I Just (Survived a Double Transplant)! Now What? With Liahni Chandler
Episode 14: I Just (Miscarried Again)! Now What? With Vanessa Chopra
Episode 15: I Just (Joined TikTok)! Now What? With Wave Wyld
Episode 17: I Just (Became a Widow)! Now What? With Rishma Govani
Episode 20: I Just (Moved Across the Country for Love)! Now What? With Chantal Wall
Episode 23: I Just (Booked My First Solo Trip)! Now What? With Thanuja Vin

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One thing that isn’t spoken about enough is the need for safe and intimate pleasure -- and today’s guest is on a mission to make that a reality for so many people.

Melanie Cristol is the Founder & CEO of Brazen Goods and the inventor of the company’s patented product Lorals. Lorals are ultra-thin elastomeric underwear that create a fluid-impermeable barrier during intimate activity.

Designed in consultation with fashion industry experts to look like silky lingerie, Lorals have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Vogue Japan, and a photospread in Playboy’s print edition.

Prior to creating Lorals, Melanie graduated from Columbia Law School and then litigated healthcare, consumer-products, and civil-rights cases in California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Listen in as we talk about:

What Lorals are and what people use them for
How Lorals are changing the intimacy game
The importance of safe intimacy and how Lorals help you achieve that
The manufacturing process and making a product that fits a range of sizes
Melanie’s advocacy work for the LGBTQ+ community

Resources mentioned in this episode

One Simple Idea by Stephen Key

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One Simple Idea, Revised and Expanded Edition: Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work

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If you could travel anywhere in the world all by yourself, would you? It can take a lot of encouragement to work up the nerve to book that solo trip - which is exactly what my guest this week did!

When she was 24 years old, she took a solo trip to San Francisco, which was the beginning of a beautiful journey exploring food and cultures around the world.

Thanuja Vin is a local lover that loves documenting experiences in her everyday adventures as she explores travel, food, and life. She creates incredible content documenting her travels and experiences.

Listen in as we talk about:

How Thanuja’s upbringing influenced her desire to travel
Her unique perspective on culture, food and new experiences
How her first solo trip happened, and where she went after that
Exploring 30 countries under the age of 30
Where her travels will take her next and how she plans to incorporate travel with her future jobs

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Have you ever experienced this before? Walking into a room and slowly noticing that no one looks like you?

It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this way, and attending a recent event reminded me of how painful this realization truly is.

As a mixed woman of colour, I’ve had my fair share of experiences over the years, but I haven’t experienced being the only person of colour in the room in a long time.

I know there is still a lot of work that needs to be done within companies and communities in order to ensure there is equality and diversity across the board. I also know it’s my mission to bring these conversations to light and transform the narrative within the spaces I’m in.

I hope you take something away in this week’s podcast episode, and if this episode will help someone else you know, please share it with them.

Listen in as we talk about:

How I felt attending an event and being the only visible minority there
The importance of groups and spaces that are inclusive of all races and people of colour
My mission in leading the change and showing up in rooms that need more diversity.
Tips for you if you’ve been in a similar situation

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What happens when life as you know it gets flipped upside down? Maybe you can’t work, need to take a step back, or start to re-evaluate everything. This is what happened to my guest this week, Margot Daley, when she had a stroke on her 45th birthday.

In this episode, we talk about how Margot’s life did a complete 180 when she was least expecting it, and how new creative passions were born out of a deep and dark time.

Margot is a lifestyle portrait and personal branding photographer with nearly 30 years experience in the television industry as an award winning unscripted senior producer, director, and story editor.

For years, she's produced series and shoots all over North America for CBC, HGTV, and The W Network and helped regular people feel comfortable in front of the intimidating television camera. Today she has translated those skills to her photography work, helping female entrepreneurs show off the face behind the brand in a fun, joyful and dynamic way.

Listen in as we talk about:

Having a stroke on her 45th birthday
Navigating emotions and depression as healing took longer than anticipated
Caring for her mother who also had a stroke as she was recovering
How having a stroke sparked a new life path and career
How her stroke impacted her overall health

Resources from this episode:

Podcast listeners get 10% off all services

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This week’s episode is with Chantal Wall, who prides herself on being a lifelong learner.

Her professional career has revolved around education, though her favourite lessons have come through following her wanderlust.

She shares her ‘now what’ story this week, as we dive into her journey in moving across the country for love. Chantal recalls how her decision was simply the next logical step.

Listen in as we talk about:

How Chantal met her partner through a random follow on Instagram
Booking and impromptu trip to Hawaii without having met each other
Transferring her job to Alberta and moving there within two weeks
What it was like moving into her partners space and home
Chantal’s advice to those who want to move for love

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I’m excited to join you this week for a solo podcast episode about my experience with finding a lump in my breast -- not only once, but twice.

This experience started back in 2019 and was a scary experience to go through. As women, and even men, we spend time making sure we take care of ourselves, exercise, and eat well, so it can be very alarming when all of a sudden, something is there that normally isn’t.

If you’ve been in this situation before, know someone who has, or maybe even someone who needs to hear this reminder, be sure to share the episode with them.

Listen in as we talk about:

Breast cancer statistics in Canada
Finding my first lump
Doctor’s appointments being delayed due to CO VID
The fear surrounding my experience
Finding my second lump

Some resources to check out about breast cancer and how to start getting your screening process started.

Breast Cancer Statistics
Support Breast Cancer Research

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This week’s episode is with Mary Morassutti, a trailblazer and true entrepreneur.

Mary is on a mission to transform women entrepreneurs into World Class Brands.

She has created and led businesses that empower women entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Canada for over fifteen years. Her strategic business instincts and razor-sharp marketing and branding expertise have helped business owners create world class brands.

Listen in as we talk about:

How her start in media helped her develop her entrepreneurial nature
How she grew a women’s networking company and lost the rights to the company name
How HUB Inc. was born
How people responded to the new name and rebrand
Mary’s tips on what to do if you find yourself in a similar situation

At the outset of her career, she created a media company in the television industry, spanning an international media career as a director and producer creating television shows around the world.

Her entrepreneurial spirit drove her to create STORYBOX PR – a Marketing and PR agency focusing on business owners who wanted their stories told.

She went on to create H.U.B Inc – "Heighten Your Business,” an organization that connects women entrepreneurs to the people, ideas and influences that can accelerate their businesses. H.U.B Inc has grown into an International organization with chapters all across Canada and now London, England.

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This week’s episode is with Rishma Govani, who recently became a widow in September of 2020, when she lost her beloved husband and partner, Aly, to cancer.

Aly is her true north star, guiding her in the afterlife.

Rishma is passionate about normalizing grief, enhancing grief literacy and allowing people to feel comfortable (and even find humour) around topics that are not easy. She is the proud mama of Khalil, Mila and her new fur-baby, Hero, aptly named after his dad.

Listen in as we talk about:

The journey of her husband’s diagnosis
How she has been managing and healing through her grief
What she has learned as a sole parent
Tips to actually help and support people who are in a similar situation
The projects that she is working on, inspired by her husband Aly

Rishma is a seasoned strategic communications professional with 20+ years of experience in media relations and public affairs in environments with high profile issues and complex stakeholder relations. She is currently the Head of Communications for Global News and Corus Radio, a robust portfolio that includes 55 leading media brands across Canada.

As a dynamic, empowered and passionate professional, she is committed to creating real positive change especially in areas of diversity, inclusion and acceptance.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Purchase her book: Sushi & Samosas

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Sushi & Samosas: A Trip of Tasty Transformations

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This week’s episode is a solo episode with me and we’re talking all about courage vs. confidence.

You’ll hear in this episode why confidence isn’t always enough to really tap into our inner courage, and why you need both to exist simultaneously.

While this episode is not a personal story, I felt encouraged to share some of my knowledge around this with you. If you like these kinds of stories on the podcast, be sure to let me know by emailing me or connecting on Instagram.

Listen in as we talk about:

Why confidence requires courage first
Times when I’ve had to rely on my courage vs. my confidence
Tips to find more courage from within

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This week’s episode is with Wave Wyld, a TikTok Marketing Expert and Coach. She has helped over 200 clients grow their TikTok accounts through consulting and courses with a community over virality approach.

She specializes in helping brands and business owners use the app as a social media marketing tool to generate more leads, money and impact in the world. Wave developed the “Ideal Follower Attraction Method" for rapid growth with just one post. 

In our conversation, we go into Wave’s journey with TikTok.

Specifically, we talk about:

Why she joined TikTok at the start of the pandemic due to the impact on photography business
The importance of TikTok trends and how to leverage them
Wave’s best tips in getting started on TikTok as a business owner
The benefits of using both Instagram and TikTok
How to tap into your own inner strength to follow your dreams

Wave has built an audience of 225k + followers across her social media platforms and acts as Business Mentor for H.U.B Inc. She regularly appears on National TV, and speaks on podcasts and social media summits.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Freebie: How to Get Your First 1000 TikTok Followers

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This week’s episode is with Vanessa Chopra, an accomplished explorer, entrepreneur, marketer and most recently mom to baby William.

Vanessa is a partner at LuxStory media, an agency that builds and deploys marketing strategies for brands from a fresh lens that is diverse and inclusive, especially when speaking to the all important female buyer. Prior to joining LuxStory, Vanessa has experience with branding for international fashion and lifestyle brands.

She shares her story about her journey through miscarriage and into the birth of her son William.

As you’ll hear in the episode, Vanessa went through three miscarriages, and each one brought its own fears, doubts and worries that she and her partner had to work through.

Listen in as we talk about:

How Vanessa processed her three miscarriages
The emotional toll the miscarriages took on Vanessa and her family
What led her to IVF and welcoming her baby William into the world
How her journey strengthened her marriage
The guidance she gives to other women in a similar situation

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This week’s episode is a solo episode with me, right in time for back to school!

Maybe you’re starting at a new school, or are feeling anxious about going back to school after being home for so long.

I wanted to share my story with you of starting at multiple new schools, the challenges I faced, and the advice I have learned.

Listen in as we talk about:

My move to three different schools in highschool, and why I did it
How I worked through the fear of the unknown
How starting at a new school is similar to starting at a new job
Mindset tips for you to conquer your new year

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This week’s episode is with Kirsten Schmidtke, a woman in tech, a fashion-entrepreneur, and a community builder who teaches women how to thrive in work and life while staying true to themselves.

A true multi-passionate professional, she is currently an Account Executive at Amazon Web Services, the co-owner of mother-daughter fashion brand, Klas squared, and the woman behind The Creative Connection Network, a community where multi-passionate professionals thrive.

Listen in as we talk about:

How their business expanded when they joined forces
Tips for deciding who adopts which roles
What kind of learning curves they experiences
The pros and cons of going into business with family
What Kirsten’s mom helped her learn throughout the process

Connect with Kirsten

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www.instagram.com/klassquared
https://www.facebook.com/klassquared
www.klassquared.com

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This week’s episode is with Liahni Chandler, who survived a double organ transplant at different times in her life.

As you’ll hear in the episode, Liahni became ill out of the blue, and it changed the course of her life and purpose in a significant way.

Her story is one of hope, courage, and deep empathy and gratitude, and I’m so honoured that she shared it with us here.

Listen in as we talk about:

How Liahni discovered she had sclerosis of the liver, with never having had a drink before
How the transplant process works
Finding out her kidneys were failing and needing another transplant
Her unique relationship with her donor’s family
How she has honoured the lives that saved her

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This week’s episode is a solo episode with me all about how I took my podcast idea from concept to creation.

Starting a podcast is something I wanted to do for years and the timing never felt 100% right, until I got tired of seeing everyone else around me do the thing I wanted to do.

Whether your passion project is a podcast, book, blog or something else, there is a lot of valuable information in this episode about what you can do to help yours come to life.

Listen in as we talk about:

The steps to take your idea to creation
Why doing everything yourself isn’t necessary
Tips for planning a successful launch
How to make sure your passion stays fresh and fun

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This week, I chat with Leanne Townsend, whose life dramatically flipped upside down - in the best possible way - before her 50th birthday.

She shares her story of hope, courage, grit and perseverance with our listeners in an effort to let others know they can transform their lives no matter where they are or what age they start.

You will be so inspired by Leanne, because she took a really hard situation and created a life she really wanted for herself.

Listen in as we talk about:

How drinking alcohol spiraled her into a rut
The moment that really made her realize she needed to make some changes.
The tools that have helped her transform her life
Her best tips for becoming who you are meant to be

Leanne Townsend is a family law attorney in Toronto. She is Counsel & Chair of the Family Law Group at Mills and Mills LLP where her practice is focused on family law, domestic violence and victim advocacy.

She is regularly interviewed in the media and has been featured on CBC television, CP24, CTV News, numerous radio stations.as well as in the Lawyer’s Daily and Divorce Magazine. She has been a guest expert in the media and on numerous podcasts on topics including abusive relationships, divorcing a narcissist, co-parenting, and many other family law topics. In addition, she has spoken at a variety of events focused on women empowerment, and she regularly writes her own blog on topics related to family law and women empowerment.

Connect with Leanne

www.instagram.com/leannetownsendlife
www.twitter.com/leanne_townsend
https://www.facebook.com/leannetownsendlife/
https://leannetownsend.ca/
Divorcing Well Podcast
The Dish on Divorce Show

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This week I sit down with Tracey Nguyen, an entrepreneur, content creator & business coach for female entrepreneurs in the creative and beauty industry.

Tracey is a leader in the social media space and had spent years building up a following of over 20,000 followers -- all of which disappeared overnight.

We talk about how this impacted her life, brand and business, since it was a huge revenue source for her.

Listen in as we talk about:

The first thing she did when her account went dark
How to protect your own account and business
Why it was a small blessing in disguise
How her perspective changed about instagram after she got locked out
Three ways to grow a sustainable following

Tracey is also the founder and CEO of BOWO CREATIVE Inc, a Toronto based social media agency that specializes in the beauty industry and focuses mainly on supporting female-founded businesses. Tracey is also a member of the Toronto Business Development Center’s mentor board where she helps to assess new start-ups companies and assist start-up founders with their marketing strategy.

With over 7 years of experience in the social media & digital marketing space, Tracey and her agency are now servicing many beauty brands & businesses all around the world. She also has a podcast called @herinnerbadass, a podcast for modern women to get their source of NO BS truths mixed with heartfelt inspirations, kindness mixed with badass determination.

Connect with Tracey

www.instagram.com/traceynguyen.co
www.twitter.com/xotraceynguyen
http://traceynguyen.co/
Buildyourbossbrand.com

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This week, I take you behind the scenes to when I found myself in another long distance relationship (hint: the hubs), right after my previous long distance relationship ended.

We talk about the highs and lows that long distance relationships bring, and why you can’t discount trying something again a second time when maybe the first time didn’t go how you imagined it.

I touch on:

Why you can never judge a new situation based on past experience
How we made dating work
My best tips for keeping the connection alive while apart
Why long distance relationships actually do work

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This week I sit down with Melanie Côté, an advertising copywriter, creative director, a proud parent and fierce advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities like her daughter Alma.

We talk about her Now What moment of starting a non-profit social enterprise, which felt like an impossible idea to get off the ground and start.

It’s called Do Good Donuts, and it hires and trains young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to prepare them for jobs in the community.

Her goal is to change the way people think about employing people with ID/DD before her daughter, currently 8, is old enough to find a job she loves.

Listen in as we talk about:

How her daughter’s diagnosis sparked her to create a business that felt impossible
Using cooking and donuts as a way to support people with disabilities
The challenges she faced in funding and with the pandemic
How Do Good Donuts has achieved major milestones and what’s next

Additional Resources:

Support the Do Good Donuts Pilot Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-launch-the-do-good-donuts-pilot

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www.instagram.com/melaniejcote
www.instagram.com/do_good_donuts
https://www.facebook.com/dogooddonuts
dogooddonuts.ca

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This week we hear from Terrence Ho, a son, brother and family caregiver, who at the time of this recording, was caring for his sick mother.

Since the recording, Terrence’s mother unfortunately passed away from her battle with cancer. Terrence shares with us how he became her caregiver, the impact it has had on him and his family, and so much more.

Terrence has held roles in the public, private and non-profit sectors, where he’s learned to advocate tirelessly for the greater good as a strategist, facilitator, and community builder. One of his biggest influences is his younger brother who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Caring for his brother for almost 30 years has helped him appreciate the unique needs of patients and caregivers. He’s currently the Head of Partner Success at Braze Mobility, an assistive technology company that developed the first blind spot sensors for wheelchairs.

Terrence has been inspired by these life experiences to become a change agent and advocate for accessibility, dying-well, inclusion, and mental health. When he's not advocating for others and caregiving, you’ll find him enjoying a podcast or jumping on his trampoline!

Listen in as we talk about:

How his mom reacted to her diagnosis
How he became an end of life Doula
Tips to work through emotions in a healthy way
His guidance for those also going through a similar experience

Additional Resources:

Purchase his book Bold Spirit, Caring for the Dying here
Donate to the Canadian Cancer Society in Mimi Chen’s memory at www.cancer.ca

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In this week’s episode, I share with you my story of when I made my university rowing team without having any experience in rowing!

I learned so much from this time in my life, and I wanted to talk about why it’s so important to take that leap of faith and try something new, even when you think you might not be great at it.

Specifically in this episode, I share with you:

How I accidentally made my university rowing team
The lessons I learned from being on the team
Tips to learn to embrace the learning curve

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This week we share some business lessons from Jennifer Maxwell on getting clarity after a crisis.

Jennifer Maxwell, The Clarity Coach helps inspired, heart-centred entrepreneurs go from scattered to aligned action for a business they love.

No more guessing or throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Instead, Jennifer uses proven DISC strategies to help you build your business from the inside out.

Specifically in this episode, we talk about:

How she lost all of her corporate clients
The journey she took to figure out what she was good at
Some resources she tapped into to help her tap into her inner desire
Her tips for getting yourself out of your hardest stage and get through your transformation process
The benefits of DISC for understanding relationships, clients and understanding ourselves

Additional Resources:

Get the Free Clarity Guide
Ideal Client Avatar Process

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The story we share in this week’s episode with special guest Ranjini Cassup is so personal and jaw-dropping - it’s a definite must listen!

Ranjini is a Process Engineer (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™️ ), a Certified Project Management Professional (™️) and a Scrum Master (SMC™️), a Certified Facilitator and Small Business Coach. She is an alum of the prestigious PMI- Leadership Institute Master Class , President of the PMI- Durham Highlands Chapter and a soon-to-be published author.

Her life has taken her on a journey of discovery, self acceptance, unconditional love and so much more. This episode dives into her journey of what she did when she found out her husband had another child (that she didn’t know about).

Specifically in this episode, we talk about:

The ways she processed the news of finding out about her husband’s child
Why love isn’t always enough
How to handle the reactions and input from other people
Tips to mending relationships with your kids

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In this very first episode, I’m so excited to share with you the inspiration of the entire podcast, with my biggest I Just (Blank)! Now What? Moment.

Before becoming an entrepreneur, I had a long career in advertising, working for some pretty cool brands and companies. And then I got laid off - the first time. And then the second time, and then the third...

I learned a lot in these moments, which always seemed to come at the least opportune time. So if you’re going through your own moment of being laid off, this episode is for you.

Specifically in this episode, I share with you:

What it was like getting laid off three times in four years.
The perspective shift I needed in order to find my footing again
Three tips to work through being laid off
My biggest advice for those experiencing this right now

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Hey friends, I'm Jessica Stephens and I'm corporate marketer turned entrepreneur, who's had my fair share of life events happen that left me saying I Just (Blank)! Now What?

This made me think that if I was having these moments, likely so is everyone else! I can't be the only one who doesn't have all the answers to all of life's monkey wrench moments. Right?

Join me and some amazing guests each week as we share our I Just (Blank), Now what? stories and unpacking what we did to move forward to help us all figure out that never ending life question of: Now What?

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